Postal Service Mail Carriers, Denver
$59,880
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Middle half of wages roughly $52,190 to $79,580.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- −1.1%
- US median
- $60,550
- Metro RPP
- 105.8
- Middle half
- $52,190 to $79,580
- OEWS employment
- 2,590
- SOC
- 43-5052
Postal Service Mail Carriers in Denver pay a median $59,880 (May 2025), 1.1% below the US median of $60,550. At local prices (RPP 105.8), that median buys about what $56,597 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$59,880 in Denver buys about what $56,597 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 105.8, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 146.9 vs all-items 105.8 (US = 100, 2024).
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Postal Service Mail Carriers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $59,880 | $52,190 to $79,580 | 105.8 |
| Portland | $59,990 | $52,190 to $77,380 | 105.4 |
| Tulsa | $62,070 | $44,160 to $81,000 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Denver?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $59,880.
- How does Denver pay compare to the US median for Postal Service Mail Carriers?
- Local median pay is 1.1% below the national OEWS median of $60,550.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Denver is 105.8 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $59,880 has about the same purchasing power as $56,597 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.