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How much does a postal service clerk make in Baton Rouge?

$64,480a year

Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $31.00 an hour or $5,373 a month.

Hourly
$31.00
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
65 of 308
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $64,480Highest 10%: $76,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,600$20.48
25th$58,470$28.11
Median$64,480$31.00
75th$75,030$36.07
90th$76,360$36.71

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for postal service clerks.

Alexandria, LA$65,020
Shreveport, LA$64,670
Lafayette, LA$62,610
Lake Charles, LA$62,610
New Orleans, LA$62,370
Monroe, LA$62,130
Slidell, LA$61,640
Postal Service Clerk salary in Louisiana Postal Service Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Baton Rouge

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$64,630
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,010
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$58,800
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,580
Weigher$52,810
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,320
Cargo and Freight Agent$51,230
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$50,950
Salaries for every job in Baton Rouge, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in Baton Rouge?

The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $31.00 ($64,480 a year).

Do postal service clerks make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?

Yes: $64,480 against $62,130 nationally, 4% more.

How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $63,210, so Baton Rouge pays 2% more.

Where does Baton Rouge rank for postal service clerk pay?

65 of 308 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service clerk make starting out in Baton Rouge?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,360 or more.

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.