SOC 43-5051 · May 2025 · United States
Postal Service Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Postal Service Clerks across the United States is $62,130 per year, measured over 73,720 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $67,790.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Postal Service Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 17.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $67,790 and North Dakota pays $57,820.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $67,790 | 110 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $64,290 | 2,230 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | $64,290 | 2,070 | |
| 4 | California | $63,650 | 6,410 | |
| 5 | Hawaii | $63,650 | 430 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $63,650 | 2,340 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | $63,210 | 1,100 | |
| 8 | Maryland | $63,210 | 1,240 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | $63,210 | 1,330 | |
| 10 | New York | $62,690 | 5,030 |
States with the most Postal Service Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,410 | $63,650 | |
| 2 | New York | 5,030 | $62,690 | |
| 3 | Texas | 4,900 | $62,610 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 3,650 | $61,050 | |
| 5 | Florida | 3,540 | $62,610 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 2,720 | $61,710 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 2,430 | $62,690 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 2,340 | $63,650 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 2,230 | $64,290 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 2,070 | $62,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville | $69,700 | 80 |
| 2 | Hattiesburg | $69,700 | 40 |
| 3 | Merced | $69,160 | 40 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $68,810 | 50 |
| 5 | Johnson City | $68,810 | 40 |
| 6 | McAllen | $68,810 | 90 |
| 7 | Hilton Head Island | $68,670 | 50 |
| 8 | Florence | $68,620 | 30 |
| 9 | Altoona | $68,540 | 30 |
| 10 | Hickory | $68,540 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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