How much does a postal service clerk make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Average (mean)
- $61,860
- Jobs
- 73,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $56,740 | $27.28 | |
| Median | $62,130 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $70,890 | $34.08 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $67,790 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 |
| North Carolina | $64,290 |
| California | $63,650 |
| Hawaii | $63,650 |
| Michigan | $63,650 |
| Louisiana | $63,210 |
| Maryland | $63,210 |
| Tennessee | $63,210 |
| New York | $62,690 |
| Ohio | $62,690 |
| Florida | $62,610 |
| Georgia | $62,610 |
| Kentucky | $62,610 |
| Massachusetts | $62,610 |
| Nevada | $62,610 |
| New Hampshire | $62,610 |
| South Carolina | $62,610 |
| Texas | $62,610 |
| Virginia | $62,610 |
| Connecticut | $62,130 |
| Maine | $62,130 |
| Arizona | $61,710 |
| Delaware | $61,710 |
| Illinois | $61,710 |
| Indiana | $61,710 |
| Alabama | $61,640 |
| Rhode Island | $61,570 |
| Washington | $61,570 |
| Minnesota | $61,050 |
| Mississippi | $61,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,050 |
| Vermont | $61,050 |
| West Virginia | $61,050 |
| Wisconsin | $61,050 |
| Colorado | $60,530 |
| Idaho | $60,530 |
| Kansas | $60,530 |
| Oregon | $60,530 |
| Utah | $60,530 |
| Iowa | $59,970 |
| Missouri | $59,970 |
| New Mexico | $59,970 |
| Wyoming | $59,970 |
| Arkansas | $59,490 |
| Nebraska | $59,490 |
| Oklahoma | $59,490 |
| Montana | $58,470 |
| South Dakota | $58,470 |
| Alaska | $57,820 |
| North Dakota | $57,820 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Asheville, NC | $69,700 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $69,700 |
| Merced, CA | $69,160 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $68,810 |
| Johnson City, TN | $68,810 |
| McAllen, TX | $68,810 |
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $68,670 |
| Florence, AL | $68,620 |
| Altoona, PA | $68,540 |
| Hickory, NC | $68,540 |
| Medford, OR | $67,790 |
| Morgantown, WV | $67,660 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $66,750 |
| Greensboro, NC | $66,750 |
| Greenville, NC | $66,750 |
In other countries
Postal Service Clerk belongs to the international group "Bank tellers and related clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Courier and Messenger$39,200
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Dispatcher$50,340
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$59,650
- Shipping$45,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.87 ($62,130 a year).
How much does a postal service clerk make a month?
About $5,178 a month before tax, based on a median of $62,130 a year.
How much does a postal service clerk make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,600 or less a year ($20.48 an hour); the top 10% make $75,030 or more.
Which state pays postal service clerks the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $67,790 a year, followed by New Jersey ($64,290) and North Carolina ($64,290).
Which city pays postal service clerks the most?
Asheville, NC, with a median of $69,700 a year.
How many postal service clerks are there in the United States?
About 73,720 people work as postal service clerks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.