Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $57,470 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 690
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $57,470
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $75,300

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 83% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 17% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500
    Jacksonville, FL $60,440
    Jackson, TN $60,070
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $59,650
    Topeka, KS $59,400

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $37,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,740
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,740
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,640
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Wichita, KS is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Wichita, KS is 0% 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 Wichita?

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