Median Salary
$62,130
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$29.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$75,030
entry level starts ~$42,600
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 74,000 employed
How much does a Postal Service Clerk make?
The median pay for a Postal Service Clerk in the United States is $62,130 per year — about $29.87 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $42,600, while the most experienced Postal Service Clerks in the top 10% earn $75,030.
That is $740 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Postal Service Clerk salary range by percentile
Half of all Postal Service Clerks earn between $56,740 and $70,890 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,600 | $20.48 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $56,740 | $27.28 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,130 | $29.87 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $70,890 | $34.08 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,030 | $36.07 |
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Highest-paying states for Postal Service Clerk
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Postal Service Clerk pay at $67,790 a year, followed by New Jersey ($64,290) and North Carolina ($64,290). At the other end, North Dakota posts the lowest median at $57,820 — a gap of $9,970 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Postal Service Clerk salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $67,790New Jersey $64,290North Carolina $64,290California $63,650Hawaii $63,650Michigan $63,650Louisiana $63,210Maryland $63,210Tennessee $63,210New York $62,690Ohio $62,690Florida $62,610Georgia $62,610Kentucky $62,610Massachusetts $62,610Nevada $62,610New Hampshire $62,610South Carolina $62,610Texas $62,610Virginia $62,610Connecticut $62,130Maine $62,130Arizona $61,710Delaware $61,710Illinois $61,710Indiana $61,710Alabama $61,640Rhode Island $61,570Washington $61,570Minnesota $61,050Mississippi $61,050Pennsylvania $61,050Vermont $61,050West Virginia $61,050Wisconsin $61,050Colorado $60,530Idaho $60,530Kansas $60,530Oregon $60,530Utah $60,530Iowa $59,970Missouri $59,970New Mexico $59,970Wyoming $59,970Arkansas $59,490Nebraska $59,490Oklahoma $59,490Montana $58,470South Dakota $58,470Alaska $57,820North Dakota $57,820
Workforce and education
About 74,000 people work as Postal Service Clerks in the United States. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Postal Service Clerk make in the United States?
The median Postal Service Clerk salary in the United States is $62,130 per year, or about $29.87 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $42,600, while the top 10% of earners make $75,030 or more.
How does Postal Service Clerk pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Postal Service Clerk median of $62,130 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Postal Service Clerks the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Postal Service Clerks, with a median salary of $67,790 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Postal Service Clerk?
Becoming a Postal Service Clerk typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Postal Service Clerks work in the United States?
About 74,000 people were employed as Postal Service Clerks in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.