SOC 43-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Clerks — Maryland
Maryland nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
At $63,650, median pay for Postal Service Clerks in Maryland, MD tracks the national median of $62,130 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,650, median pay for Postal Service Clerks in Maryland, MD tracks the national median of $62,130 closely. Pay ranges from under $42,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,820 to $70,890.
Employment stands at 130, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Hagerstown records the highest median at $63,660. Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 131st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $57,820 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $63,650 | +2.4% |
| 75th | $70,890 | +14.1% |
| 90th | $75,030 | +20.8% |
| Mean | $62,910 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hagerstown | $63,660 | 60 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $63,210 | 70 | |
| 3 | Baltimore | $62,610 | 490 | |
| 4 | Salisbury | $60,510 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $63,650 buys what $60,619 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,619US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,650 a year, 2.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,600 to $75,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hagerstown, at $63,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Clerks in Maryland, MD?
The median annual wage is $63,650, or $30.60 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 Maryland, MD is 2.4% 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 Maryland, MD 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 Hagerstown, at $63,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Maryland, MD. 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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