Postal Service Clerks Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for postal service clerks in the U.S. is $62,130 ($29.87 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,130
- Mean annual wage
- $61,860
- Median hourly wage
- $29.87
- Employment
- 73,720
73,720 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,600 | $20.48 |
| 25th percentile | $56,740 | $27.28 |
| Median (50th) | $62,130 | $29.87 |
| 75th percentile | $70,890 | $34.08 |
| 90th percentile | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Highest-paying states for postal service clerks
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $67,790 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 | 2,230 |
| North Carolina | $64,290 | 2,070 |
| California | $63,650 | 6,410 |
| Hawaii | $63,650 | 430 |
| Michigan | $63,650 | 2,340 |
| Louisiana | $63,210 | 1,100 |
| Maryland | $63,210 | 1,240 |
| Tennessee | $63,210 | 1,330 |
| New York | $62,690 | 5,030 |
Lowest-paying states
- North Dakota: $57,820 median annual wage
- Alaska: $57,820 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $58,470 median annual wage
- Montana: $58,470 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $59,490 median annual wage
About this occupation
Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.
Typical tasks
- Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
- Put undelivered parcels away, retrieve them when customers come to claim them, and complete any related documentation.
- Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
- Rent post office boxes to customers.
- Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
- Respond to complaints regarding mail theft, delivery problems, and lost or damaged mail, filling out forms and making appropriate referrals for investigation.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 31.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 35.6% |
| Associate's degree | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.0% |
| Master's degree | 2.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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