Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $55,400 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.64
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $78,270
Employed locally 680
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,990
    50th (median)
    $55,400
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $78,270

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 70% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 30% 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
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,440
    Lexington Park, MD $58,700
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $58,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $58,390
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $58,390

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,530
    Customer Service Representatives$40,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,780
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,840
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Harrisburg, PA is $26.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 3.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,990.