Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $57,490 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 460
National median $56,530

Compare Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Little Rock, AR stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
in
Little Rock, AR
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $47,590
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $70,490
    90th
    $74,050

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 88% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Erie, PA $72,970
    New Haven, CT $72,970
    District of Columbia $67,830
    Duluth, MN-WI $67,200
    Wichita, KS $67,180
    Salem, OR $66,810

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $63,690
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $61,630
    Fargo, ND-MN $60,590
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $60,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,550
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,550

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,470
    Customer Service Representatives $37,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,040
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,170
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Little Rock, AR is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary in Little Rock, AR is 1.7% above the national median of $56,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Little Rock?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,590.