How much does a postal service clerk make in New Jersey?
$64,290a year
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in New Jersey. That is $30.91 an hour or $5,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.91
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,330Median: $64,290Highest 10%: $76,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| 25th | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| Median | $64,290 | $30.91 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $76,360 | $36.71 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $66,750 |
| Allentown, PA | $63,650 |
| New York, NY | $63,650 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $61,850 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,570 |
| Vineland, NJ | $61,570 |
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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.91 ($64,290 a year).
Do postal service clerks make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $64,290 against $62,130 nationally, 3% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for postal service clerk pay?
New Jersey ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays postal service clerks the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $66,750 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.