SOC 43-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Clerks — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postal Service Clerks in Gainesville, FL is $64,290 per year, close to the national median of $62,130 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postal Service Clerks in Gainesville, FL is $64,290 per year, close to the national median of $62,130 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $56,740 and $72,950. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,600 and the ninetieth at $76,360.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Tallahassee records the highest median at $65,660. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 109th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $56,740 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $64,290 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $72,950 | +17.4% |
| 90th | $76,360 | +22.9% |
| Mean | $62,170 | +0.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tallahassee | $65,660 | 60 | |
| 2 | Punta Gorda | $64,670 | 30 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $63,650 | 130 | |
| 4 | Miami | $63,650 | 880 | |
| 5 | Naples | $63,650 | 50 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $63,650 | 430 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $63,650 | 600 | |
| 8 | Lakeland | $62,670 | 110 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $62,610 | 100 | |
| 10 | Panama City | $61,570 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $64,290 buys what $62,176 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,176US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,290 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,600 to $76,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tallahassee, at $65,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Clerks in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $64,290, or $30.91 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 $62,130, so pay in Gainesville, FL is 3.5% higher. 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $76,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,600 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 Tallahassee, at $65,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. 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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