Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $61,250 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $42,390
90th percentile $79,980
Employed locally 280
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,390
    25th
    $48,090
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $79,980

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 75% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 25% 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
    Rapid City, SD $58,390
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $57,490
    Gadsden, AL $52,900

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$41,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$41,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42,760
    Bill and Account Collectors$46,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 6.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $42,390 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,090.