Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $57,340 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 500
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $57,340
    75th
    $75,210
    90th
    $83,740

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 74% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,500
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,500
    Bismarck, ND $61,710
    Jonesboro, AR $61,520

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $38,810
    Customer Service Representatives $38,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,250
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Fayetteville, AR is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 0.3% below the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.