Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,870 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Milwaukee earn between $95,780 and $117,120.
- $91K10th
- $96K25th
- $104KMedian
- $117K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $108,280 | $9,023 | $52.06 |
| Median | $104,200 | $8,683 | $50.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,780 | $7,982 | $46.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $117,120 | $9,760 | $56.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Milwaukee earn 10% more than the Wisconsin average ($98,240) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $108,280 | $104,200 | $90,690 | $133,870 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $98,240 | $96,810 | $87,510 | $111,680 | 340 |
| United States | $97,360 | $96,660 | $85,090 | $111,740 | 13,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $108,280, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $80,086 a year, or $6,674 a month and $3,080 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $108,280 buys what about $111,701 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$101,720
- Grand Rapids, MI$105,480
- Indianapolis, IN$105,640
- Detroit, MI$104,510
- Minneapolis, MN$97,230
- St. Louis, MO$101,430
Highest-paying cities for postmasters and mail superintendents
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,730).
- Los Angeles, CA$114,730
- Tampa, FL$114,080
- Phoenix, AZ$113,880
- San Diego, CA$113,230
- Milwaukee, WI$108,280
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Milwaukee?
$52.06 an hour on average, and $50.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $80,086 a year ($6,674 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $108,280.
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,360).
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; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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