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Rural Carrier Associate salary
Average rural carrier associate salary
$41,259
How much does a rural carrier associate make?
The average rural carrier associate salary in the United States is $41,259. Rural carrier associate salaries typically range between $21,000 and $80,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for rural carrier associates is $19.84 per hour.
Rural carrier associate salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Rural carrier associates earn the highest average salary in Oregon.
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Rural Carrier Associate salary estimates from across the web
Average rural carrier associate salary by state
The highest-paying states for rural carrier associates are Oregon, Washington, and Montana. The lowest average rural carrier associate salary states are North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana.
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Highest paying states for rural carrier associates
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $57,490 | $27.64 |
| 2 | Michigan | $52,467 | $25.22 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $53,238 | $25.60 |
| 4 | Oregon | $65,600 | $31.54 |
| 5 | Montana | $57,198 | $27.50 |
| 6 | Nevada | $49,253 | $23.68 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $51,954 | $24.98 |
| 8 | Idaho | $48,334 | $23.24 |
| 9 | California | $51,298 | $24.66 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $50,440 | $24.25 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $52,941 | $25.45 |
| 12 | Ohio | $49,612 | $23.85 |
| 13 | Colorado | $48,432 | $23.28 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $49,384 | $23.74 |
| 15 | Virginia | $49,607 | $23.85 |
| 16 | New York | $50,923 | $24.48 |
| 17 | Iowa | $48,661 | $23.39 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $45,964 | $22.10 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $44,286 | $21.29 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $48,141 | $23.14 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $49,291 | $23.70 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $49,489 | $23.79 |
| 23 | Vermont | $51,025 | $24.53 |
| 24 | Alaska | $54,962 | $26.42 |
| 25 | Utah | $44,887 | $21.58 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $43,252 | $20.79 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $47,308 | $22.74 |
| 28 | Maryland | $52,278 | $25.13 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $44,696 | $21.49 |
| 30 | Arizona | $44,818 | $21.55 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $49,909 | $23.99 |
| 32 | Missouri | $46,197 | $22.21 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $46,705 | $22.45 |
| 34 | Delaware | $48,278 | $23.21 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $44,436 | $21.36 |
| 36 | Indiana | $40,146 | $19.30 |
| 37 | Kansas | $41,236 | $19.82 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $43,633 | $20.98 |
| 39 | Texas | $40,771 | $19.60 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $38,848 | $18.68 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $39,240 | $18.87 |
| 42 | Georgia | $40,620 | $19.53 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $40,413 | $19.43 |
| 44 | Illinois | $40,550 | $19.50 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $38,237 | $18.38 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $46,011 | $22.12 |
| 47 | Florida | $38,846 | $18.68 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $38,583 | $18.55 |
| 49 | Maine | $40,120 | $19.29 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $34,217 | $16.45 |
| 51 | Alabama | $37,241 | $17.90 |
Highest paying cities for rural carrier associates
The highest-paying cities for rural carrier associates are Portland, OR, Union City, CA, and Braintree Town, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, OR | $65,919 | $31.69 |
| 2 | Union City, CA | $56,712 | $27.27 |
| 3 | Braintree Town, MA | $53,034 | $25.50 |
| 4 | Carson City, NV | $52,783 | $25.38 |
| 5 | Alexandria, VA | $52,281 | $25.14 |
| 6 | Annapolis, MD | $52,165 | $25.08 |
| 7 | Bismarck, ND | $51,477 | $24.75 |
| 8 | Albany, NY | $50,932 | $24.49 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls, WI | $50,197 | $24.13 |
| 10 | Minneapolis, MN | $49,274 | $23.69 |
| 11 | Columbus, OH | $48,840 | $23.48 |
| 12 | Jefferson City, MO | $46,000 | $22.12 |
| 13 | Charleston, WV | $45,444 | $21.85 |
| 14 | Austin, TX | $41,371 | $19.89 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $40,852 | $19.64 |
| 16 | Atlanta, GA | $40,758 | $19.60 |
| 17 | Knoxville, TN | $39,512 | $19.00 |
| 18 | Baton Rouge, LA | $38,627 | $18.57 |
| 19 | Columbia, SC | $38,388 | $18.46 |
| 20 | Charlotte, NC | $37,821 | $18.18 |
Rural Carrier Associate salary details
A rural carrier associate's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $80,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a rural carrier associate's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $80,000 | $6,667 | $38 |
| 75th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| Average | $41,259 | $3,438 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying rural carrier associate jobs
The highest paying types of rural carrier associates are postman, rural route carrier, and mail carriers supervisor.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery And Mail Sorter | $34,977 | $2,915 | $16.82 | 41,820 |
| Carry Out Clerk | $33,667 | $2,806 | $16.19 | 227,485 |
| Carrier | $37,242 | $3,103 | $17.90 | 17,784 |
| Key Carrier | $32,262 | $2,689 | $15.51 | 82,534 |
| Postal Carrier | $36,502 | $3,042 | $17.55 | 16,224 |
Top companies hiring rural carrier associates now:
Which companies pay rural carrier associates the most?
Rural carrier associate salaries at Bristol-Myers Squibb and Novartis are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average rural carrier associate salary at companies like General Electric and Delaware Valley Community Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $119,923 | $57.66 |
| 2 | Novartis | $119,548 | $57.48 |
| 3 | General Electric | $82,037 | $39.44 |
| 4 | Delaware Valley Community Health | $72,862 | $35.03 |
| 5 | W Holding Company | $60,487 | $29.08 |
| 6 | International Rescue Committee | $56,489 | $27.16 |
| 7 | U.S. Bank | $53,846 | $25.89 |
| 8 | Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC | $51,996 | $25.00 |
| 9 | Trilogy Health Services | $42,658 | $20.51 |
| 10 | NORTH | $41,337 | $19.87 |
| 11 | Interface | $40,017 | $19.24 |
| 12 | Eagle Crest Communities | $38,268 | $18.40 |
| 13 | Ace Hardware | $37,087 | $17.83 |
| 14 | Cotiviti | $36,466 | $17.53 |
| 15 | US Post Office | $35,704 | $17.17 |
| 16 | University of Virginia | $35,433 | $17.04 |
| 17 | Robert Half | $32,924 | $15.83 |
| 18 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $32,744 | $15.74 |
| 19 | NEXTAFF | $31,219 | $15.01 |
| 20 | North 40 Outfitters | $31,141 | $14.97 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Rural Carrier Associate salary by industry
The average rural carrier associate salary varies across industries:
- The average rural carrier associate salary in the government industry is $62,373, the highest of any industry.
- The average rural carrier associate salary in the finance industry is $50,517.
- Rural carrier associates in the real estate industry earn an average salary of $35,769, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for rural carrier associates
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government | $62,373 | $29.99 |
| 2 | Retail | $50,517 | $24.29 |
| 3 | Health Care | $42,123 | $20.25 |
| 4 | Media | $41,360 | $19.88 |
| 5 | Finance | $38,907 | $18.71 |
| 6 | Real Estate | $35,769 | $17.20 |
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Rural Carrier Associate salary trends
The average rural carrier associate salary has fallen by $-3,296 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average rural carrier associate earned $44,555 annually, but today, they earn $41,259 a year. That works out to a -12% change in pay for rural carrier associates over the last decade.
Compare rural carrier associate salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average rural carrier associate salary over time
Compare rural carrier associate salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Rural Carrier Associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,300 | $19.84 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | $41,400 | $19.93 | -7.6% |
| 2023 | $44,600 | $21.44 | -3.2% |
| 2022 | $46,000 | $22.14 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | $46,900 | $22.57 | -0.3% |
Recently added rural carrier associate salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Valley Residential Care | Resident Care Assistant [RCA]; 7Am-3Pm & 3Pm-11Pm | Warminster, PA | 12/15/2024 | $26,088 |
| Us Bank | RCA Professional-Business Line Control Tester | Fargo, ND | 12/13/2024 | $75,820 |
| Us Bank | RCA Professional-Business Line Control Tester | Owensboro, KY | 12/13/2024 | $75,820 |
| Us Bank | RCA Professional-Business Line Control Tester | Atlanta, GA | 12/13/2024 | $75,820 |
| Us Bank | RCA Professional-Business Line Control Tester | Bridgeton, MO | 12/13/2024 | $75,820 |
| Us Bank | RCA Professional-Business Line Control Tester | Cincinnati, OH | 12/13/2024 | $75,820 |
| Global Medical Response | 911 Dispatch Associate-Rural Metro Fire | Yuma, AZ | 12/13/2024 | $35,464 |
| Cooperative Educational Services | Dance Teacher-RCA | Trumbull, CT | 12/13/2024 | $93,915 |
| U.S. Bank | RCA Professional | Minneapolis, MN | 12/11/2024 | $116,280 |
| U.S. Bank | RCA Manager | Charlotte, NC | 12/08/2024 | $111,605 |
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