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Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Ohio

The median pay for a postal service mail carriers in Ohio is $57,490/year ($27.64/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$57K
Median annual
$27.64/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $57K get you in Ohio?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,946/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,188/mo
Rent as % of take-home30.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$62,865/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,758/mo

About postal service mail carriers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 336,040
Ohio employed: 13,070
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing Postal Service Mail Carriers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $42,390, 25th percentile $46,030, median $57,490, 75th percentile $75,300, 90th percentile $75,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$46KMedian$57K75th$75K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Postal Service Mail Carriers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $42,390, 25th percentile $46,030, median $57,490, 75th percentile $75,300, 90th percentile $75,960. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level postal service mail carriers (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.

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Postal Service Mail Carriers salary by metro in Ohio

12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Toledo$60K+5%780
Mansfield$60K+5%160
Cincinnati$58K+2%2,190
Columbus$58K+2%1,970
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$58K+2%960
Youngstown-Warren$58K+2%560
Lima$57K+0%120
Canton-Massillon$57K+0%510
Springfield$57K-0%150
Akron$56K-2%720
Cleveland$56K-2%2,690
Sandusky$55K-4%150
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Frequently asked questions

How much do postal service mail carriers make in Ohio?

The median is $57,490 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,390, and experienced postal service mail carriers can clear $75,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $57K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,946/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 30.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a postal service mail carriers salary go in Ohio?

Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median postal service mail carriers salary is worth about $62,865 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do postal service mail carriers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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