SOC 43-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Clerks — North Georgia
North Georgia nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $62,130, median pay for Postal Service Clerks in North Georgia, GA tracks the national median of $62,130 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,130, median pay for Postal Service Clerks in North Georgia, GA tracks the national median of $62,130 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $54,330 and $70,780. The lowest tenth earn under $42,600, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,030.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Gainesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $66,460. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 112th of 388 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | −31.4% |
| 25th | $54,330 | −12.6% |
| Median (50th) | $62,130 | +0.0% |
| 75th | $70,780 | +13.9% |
| 90th | $75,030 | +20.8% |
| Mean | $61,100 | −1.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $62,130 goes as far as $64,517 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,517US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,130 a year, 0.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,600 to $75,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $66,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Clerks in North Georgia, GA?
The median annual wage is $62,130, or $29.87 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 North Georgia, GA is 0.0% 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 North Georgia, GA 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 Gainesville, at $66,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in North Georgia, GA. 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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