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Postal Service Mail Carrier

Average Early-Career Postal Service Mail Carrier Hourly Pay in San Jose, California

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$20.15
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25%
$18.95
MEDIAN
$20.15
75%
$22.12

The average hourly pay for a Postal Service Mail Carrier is $20.15 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$19 - $22
Total Pay
$40k - $45k
Based on 9 salary profiles (last updated Jul 01 2023)
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What Do Postal Service Mail Carriers Do?

Postal Service Mail Carrier Tasks
  • Deliver mail to business and residencies along an assigned route.
  • Hand-deliver mail and obtain signatures.
  • Drive the postal service vehicle.
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What is the highest pay for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Jose?

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How can Postal Service Mail Carriers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Postal Service Mail Carrier is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Postal Service Mail Carrier that oversees more junior Postal Service Mail Carriers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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