How much does a postal service clerk make in California?
$63,650a year
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in California. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,330Median: $63,650Highest 10%: $76,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $76,360 | $36.71 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $69,160 |
| Visalia, CA | $66,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $65,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,710 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $65,600 |
| Redding, CA | $65,370 |
| Chico, CA | $65,190 |
| Stockton, CA | $64,670 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $64,630 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,630 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $64,290 |
| El Centro, CA | $63,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,670 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,660 |
| Riverside, CA | $63,650 |
| Salinas, CA | $63,650 |
| San Diego, CA | $63,650 |
| Vallejo, CA | $63,650 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,910 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,610 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,570 |
| Yuba City, CA | $61,050 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service clerks.
| 1. District of Columbia | $67,790 |
| 2. New Jersey | $64,290 |
| 3. North Carolina | $64,290 |
| 4. California | $63,650 |
| 5. Hawaii | $63,650 |
| 6. Michigan | $63,650 |
| 7. Louisiana | $63,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.60 ($63,650 a year).
Do postal service clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $63,650 against $62,130 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for postal service clerk pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays postal service clerks the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $69,160 a year.
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.