How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Arkansas?
$59,700a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Arkansas. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.70
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $59,700Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| Median | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 75th | $78,520 | $37.75 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $63,380 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $63,140 |
| Little Rock, AR | $62,070 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $59,880 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $59,400 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,910 |
| Texarkana, TX | $55,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 33. Utah | $59,880 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $59,880 |
| 35. Wyoming | $59,880 |
| 36. Arkansas | $59,700 |
| 37. Oregon | $59,400 |
| 38. Maine | $59,010 |
| 39. Montana | $59,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $28.70 ($59,700 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $59,700 against $60,550 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Arkansas ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $63,380 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.