Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $64,500 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $86,960
Employed locally 100
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $46,030
    50th (median)
    $64,500
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $86,960

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 94% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 6% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Enid, OK $64,180

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Jacksonville, FL $60,440
    Jackson, TN $60,070
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,650
    Topeka, KS $59,400
    Joplin, MO-KS $58,390

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,380
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,010
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,640
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,760
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Lawrence, KS is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Lawrence, KS is 12.2% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,030.