Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 550
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,880

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 82% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 18% 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
    Bay City, MI $62,500
    Bloomington, IL $60,650
    Bloomington, IN $60,550
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $60,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,440

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $43,920
    Customer Service Representatives $40,160
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Lansing, MI is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Lansing, MI is 1.6% above 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.