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How much does a postal service clerk make in Columbia?

$62,130a year

Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,178 a month.

Hourly
$29.87
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
164 of 308
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,330Median: $62,130Highest 10%: $75,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,330$26.12
25th$58,470$28.11
Median$62,130$29.87
75th$70,490$33.89
90th$75,030$36.07

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for postal service clerks.

Hilton Head Island, SC$68,670
Spartanburg, SC$66,750
Charleston, SC$64,670
Charlotte, NC$63,650
Augusta, GA$62,910
Greenville, SC$62,650
Myrtle Beach, SC$59,970
Postal Service Clerk salary in South Carolina Postal Service Clerk salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,230
Brokerage Clerk$60,620
Production$60,090
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$58,520
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$56,230
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,610
Cargo and Freight Agent$55,070
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$52,240
Procurement Clerk$52,210
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $29.87 ($62,130 a year).

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

Yes: $62,130 against $62,130 nationally, 0% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $62,610, so Columbia pays 1% less.

Where does Columbia rank for postal service clerk pay?

164 of 308 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,030 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.