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Mail Carrier Salary in Oregon (2026)
$28.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,284/year ($3,774/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $51,130 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,400 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $73,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,760 Mail Carrier jobs in Oregon (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Mail Carrier salary of $59,400 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,284 — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
| Gross (median) | $59,400 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,948 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,544 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$4,624 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,284 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,774 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Oregon?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Oregon is $59,400 per year ($28.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $51,130 and $73,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $59,400, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $45,284 per year ($3,774 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.8%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 3,760 Mail Carrier jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.