Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $56,900 -1% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $76,670
Employed locally 440
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $76,670

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 104% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 4% above 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
    Lawrence, KS $64,500
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $62,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,710
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $60,440
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,440
    Missoula, MT $60,030

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,380
    Office Clerks, General $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $54,760
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,210
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,430
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $30,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Shreveport, LA is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Shreveport, LA is 1% 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 Shreveport?

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