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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Virginia
- Winchester$63,180
- Roanoke$62,620
- Charlottesville$62,450
- Richmond$62,450
- Virginia Beach$62,440
- Blacksburg$62,150
- Staunton$61,340
- Harrisonburg$61,020
- Lynchburg$60,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $63,180 | $63,380 | $44,160 | $50,126 | 96 |
| Roanoke | $62,620 | $61,240 | $48,940 | $49,709 | 94 |
| Charlottesville | $62,450 | $60,550 | $51,130 | $49,582 | 99 |
| Richmond | $62,450 | $61,130 | $48,940 | $49,582 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $62,440 | $60,550 | $49,960 | $49,574 | 98 |
| Blacksburg | $62,150 | $62,390 | $43,120 | $49,358 | 93 |
| Staunton | $61,340 | $58,710 | $50,530 | $48,754 | 91 |
| Harrisonburg | $61,020 | $60,550 | $43,120 | $48,515 | 95 |
| Lynchburg | $60,920 | $59,700 | $42,390 | $48,440 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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