How much does a postal service clerk make in Seattle?
$63,210a year
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $30.39 an hour or $5,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.39
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,330Median: $63,210Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $63,210 | $30.39 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for postal service clerks.
| Yakima, WA | $66,750 |
| Portland, OR | $62,130 |
| Bellingham, WA | $61,710 |
| Bremerton, WA | $61,570 |
| Spokane, WA | $61,050 |
| Kennewick, WA | $59,970 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $30.39 ($63,210 a year).
Do postal service clerks make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $63,210 against $62,130 nationally, 2% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $61,570, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for postal service clerk pay?
120 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service clerk make starting out in Seattle?
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.