SOC 43-5051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Clerks — Northern New Hampshire
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postal Service Clerks in Northern New Hampshire, NH is $62,130 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 Northern New Hampshire, NH is $62,130 per year, close to the national median of $62,130 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $54,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,030 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,820 to $69,700.
Employment stands at 130, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Manchester leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 142nd of 310 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,330 | −12.6% |
| 25th | $57,820 | −6.9% |
| Median (50th) | $62,130 | +0.0% |
| 75th | $69,700 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $75,030 | +20.8% |
| Mean | $62,530 | +0.6% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $63,670 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northern New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $62,130 buys what $59,626 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,626US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,130 a year, 0.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,330 to $75,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $63,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Clerks in Northern New Hampshire, NH?
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 Northern New Hampshire, NH 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 Northern New Hampshire, NH 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 $54,330 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 Manchester, at $63,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Northern New Hampshire, NH. 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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