SOC 43-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Clerks — High Desert Utah
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
At $60,530, median pay for Postal Service Clerks in High Desert Utah, UT tracks the national median of $62,130 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,530, median pay for Postal Service Clerks in High Desert Utah, UT tracks the national median of $62,130 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $55,350 and $70,780. The lowest tenth earn under $42,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,030.
Employment stands at 140, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. St. George leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,450. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 135th of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $55,350 | −10.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,530 | −2.6% |
| 75th | $70,780 | +13.9% |
| 90th | $75,030 | +20.8% |
| Mean | $60,340 | −2.9% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. George | $63,450 | 40 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $61,570 | 180 | |
| 3 | Provo | $61,050 | 90 | |
| 4 | Ogden | $59,860 | 90 | |
| 5 | Logan | $57,820 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in High Desert Utah sit close to the national average, so $60,530 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$60,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,203US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,530 a year, 2.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,600 to $75,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is St. George, at $63,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Clerks in High Desert Utah, UT?
The median annual wage is $60,530, or $29.10 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 High Desert Utah, UT is 2.6% lower. 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 High Desert Utah, UT earns more than $75,030 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 St. George, at $63,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in High Desert Utah, UT. 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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