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Mail Carrier Salary in Maine (2026)
$28.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $46,435/year ($3,870/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,510 Mail Carrier jobs in Maine (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Mail Carrier salary of $59,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $46,435 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,901 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,514 |
| Maine state income tax | −$3,159 |
| Take-home (annual) | $46,435 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,870 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Maine?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Maine is $59,010 per year ($28.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,110 and $76,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Maine?
- On the median salary of $59,010, a single filer in Maine takes home about $46,435 per year ($3,870 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,510 Mail Carrier jobs in Maine in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maine state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maine.