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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Arkansas
- Jonesboro$64,130
- Little Rock$63,350
- Fort Smith$63,280
- Hot Springs$62,390
- Fayetteville$60,940
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | $64,130 | $63,140 | $43,120 | $51,823 | 86 |
| Little Rock | $63,350 | $62,070 | $51,110 | $51,226 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $63,280 | $63,380 | $48,940 | $51,171 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $62,390 | $59,400 | $43,120 | $50,489 | 86 |
| Fayetteville | $60,940 | $59,880 | $43,120 | $49,378 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5052.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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