Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $52,210 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.10
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $82,370
Employed locally 200
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $52,210
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $82,370

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 88% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 12% 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
    Jackson, MS $55,540
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,270
    Williamsport, PA $54,110
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $52,210

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Office Clerks, General $32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Hattiesburg, MS is $25.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 9.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

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