SOC 43-5052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Mail Carriers — Northeast Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Northeast Oklahoma, OK is $59,010 per year, close to the national median of $60,550 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Northeast Oklahoma, OK is $59,010 per year, close to the national median of $60,550 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $42,390 and $78,270. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,390 and the ninetieth at $81,120.
Employment stands at 300, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Enid records the highest median at $68,640. Of the 352 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 105th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,390 | −30.0% |
| 25th | $42,390 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $59,010 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $78,270 | +29.3% |
| 90th | $81,120 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $61,200 | +1.1% |
Other metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enid | $68,640 | 60 | |
| 2 | Tulsa | $62,070 | 1,090 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma City | $61,410 | 1,390 | |
| 4 | Lawton | $55,490 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $59,010 goes as far as $67,210 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,010 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,390 to $81,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Enid, at $68,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Northeast Oklahoma, OK?
The median annual wage is $59,010, or $28.37 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,550, so pay in Northeast Oklahoma, OK is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northeast Oklahoma, OK earns more than $81,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Enid, at $68,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Oklahoma, OK. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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