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Mail Carrier Salary in Texas (2026)
$29.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,832/year ($4,236/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,160 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $80,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 26,700 Mail Carrier jobs in Texas (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Mail Carrier salary of $60,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $50,832 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,086 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,632 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,832 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,236 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Texas?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Texas is $60,550 per year ($29.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,160 and $80,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Texas?
- On the median salary of $60,550, a single filer in Texas takes home about $50,832 per year ($4,236 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 26,700 Mail Carrier jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.