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As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Rural Carrier in Virginia is around $51,939, with an hourly rate of $25. The average salary ranges from $36,324 (10th percentile) to $62,753 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $43,766 (25th percentile) and $57,599 (75th percentile). A Rural Carrier's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $57,599 $4,800 $1,108 $28
Average $51,939 $4,328 $999 $25
25th Percentile $43,766 $3,647 $842 $21
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United States Postal Service (USPS) - 201 MAIN ST HURT , VA

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United States Postal Service (USPS) - 600 PRINCESS ANNE ST FREDERICKSBURG , VA

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$43,766
Average $51,939/year
$57,599
$3,647
Average $4,328/month
$4,800
$842
Average $999/week
$1,108
$21
Average $25/hour
$28
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75th Percentile $57,599 $4,800 $1,108 $28
Average $51,939 $4,328 $999 $25
25th Percentile $43,766 $3,647 $842 $21

How does experience level affect a Rural Carrier's Salary?

An entry-level Rural Carrier with under 1 year experience makes about $53,074. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Rural Carrier makes around $53,803. After 2-4 years, the Rural Carrier pay rises to about $55,015. Those senior Rural Carrier with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $55,257, and those Rural Carrier having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $55,419 on average.

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Entry Level Rural Carrier $53,074
Intermediate Level Rural Carrier $53,803
Senior Level Rural Carrier $55,015
Specialist Level Rural Carrier $55,257
Expert Level Rural Carrier $55,419
$53,074 0 yr
$53,803 < 2 yrs
$55,015 2-4 yrs
$55,257 5-8 yrs
$55,419 > 8 yrs
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