Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $53,450 -7% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $80,240
Employed locally 180
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $53,450
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $80,240

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 97% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 3% 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
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Tyler, TX $62,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Longview, TX $60,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610
    Lubbock, TX $59,610

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $34,140
    Office Clerks, General $35,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,610
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Texarkana, TX-AR is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 7% 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 Texarkana?

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