Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in California
In California, the median pay for postmasters and mail superintendents is $48.63 an hour ($101,150 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($96,660). California ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for postmasters and mail superintendents in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.14 | $85,570 |
| 25% of workers | $45.36 | $94,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.63 | $101,150 |
| 75% of workers | $53.72 | $111,740 |
| 90% of workers | $59.10 | $122,930 |
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $113,430 | 120 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $106,320 | 40 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $102,920 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $101,760 | 80 |
| Fresno | $100,450 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $99,050 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for postmasters and mail superintendents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
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