Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052) in South Central Workforce Development Area



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South Central WDA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		920
Mean wage		$25.08
Entry wage		$17.52
10th percentile wage		$16.45
50th percentile wage		$29.45
90th percentile wage		$29.56

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	920	100.0%
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	920	$29.45

Postal Service Mail Carriers (43-5052)

Sort mail for delivery. Deliver mail on established route by vehicle or on foot.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$29.45		$20.11		$9.34
2017	$29.10	+1.2%	$19.87	+1.2%	$9.23
2016	$28.36	+2.6%	$19.36	+2.6%	$8.99
2015	$27.50	+3.1%	$18.78	+3.1%	$8.72
2014	$26.82	+2.5%	$18.32	+2.5%	$8.51
2013	$26.30	+2.0%	$17.96	+2.0%	$8.34
2012	$25.77	+2.0%	$17.60	+2.0%	$8.17
2011	$25.33	+1.7%	$17.30	+1.7%	$8.03
2010	$24.87	+1.8%	$16.99	+1.8%	$7.89
2009	$24.48	+1.6%	$16.72	+1.6%	$7.76
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.45		$21.63		$7.82
2017	$29.10	+1.2%	$21.40	+1.1%	$7.70
2016	$28.36	+2.6%	$20.83	+2.8%	$7.53
2015	$27.50	+3.1%	$20.35	+2.3%	$7.15
2014	$26.82	+2.5%	$19.93	+2.1%	$6.90
2013	$26.30	+2.0%	$19.50	+2.2%	$6.80
2012	$25.77	+2.0%	$19.11	+2.1%	$6.66
2011	$25.33	+1.7%	$18.78	+1.7%	$6.55
2010	$24.87	+1.8%	$18.48	+1.6%	$6.39
2009	$24.48	+1.6%	$18.17	+1.7%	$6.31

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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