How much does a postal service mail carrier make in Mississippi?
$57,470a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail carriers in Mississippi. That is $27.63 an hour or $4,789 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.63
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,390Median: $57,470Highest 10%: $81,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| 25th | $42,390 | $20.38 | |
| Median | $57,470 | $27.63 | |
| 75th | $75,820 | $36.45 | |
| 90th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $59,010 |
| Memphis, TN | $58,910 |
| Gulfport, MS | $57,700 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $57,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail carriers.
| 48. Georgia | $57,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $57,700 |
| 50. West Virginia | $57,700 |
| 51. Mississippi | $57,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail carrier make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $27.63 ($57,470 a year).
Do postal service mail carriers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $57,470 against $60,550 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for postal service mail carrier pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays postal service mail carriers the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $59,010 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.