Postmasters and Mail Superintendents Salary in Louisiana

Postmasters and mail superintendents in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $100,030 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($95,710), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the postmasters and mail superintendents average at $97,920 and the median at $96,550 for 250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,360.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$100,030
Baton Rouge$95,710

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$100,030	$97,740	$90,480	$76,586	93
Baton Rouge	$95,710	$92,080	$88,920	$73,677	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in other states

Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

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 11-9131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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