As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Rural Carrier Associate in the United States is $21. While Salary.com is seeing that Rural Carrier Associate salary in the US can go up to $28 or down to $19, but most earn between $20 and $25. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Rural Carrier Associate in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Rural Carrier Associate Salary | $19 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Rural Carrier Associate Salary | $20 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Rural Carrier Associate Salary | $21 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Rural Carrier Associate Salary | $25 | US | August 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Rural Carrier Associate Salary | $28 | US | August 01, 2026 |
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0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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