Postal Service Clerks Salary (2025)
Based on 73,720 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $42,600 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $56,740 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $62,130 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $70,890 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $75,030 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$43K
25th
$57K
Median
$62K
75th
$71K
90th
$75K
Highest Paying States for Postal Service Clerks
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $66,740 |
| Hawaii | $64,540 |
| New Jersey | $64,410 |
| North Carolina | $64,280 |
| California | $64,270 |
| Maryland | $63,740 |
| Massachusetts | $63,550 |
| Michigan | $63,480 |
| New York | $63,160 |
| Connecticut | $63,000 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Postal Service Clerks salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $66,740 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $63,000 — a difference of $3,740. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Postal Service Clerks
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73,720 workers were employed as Postal Service Clerkss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $61,860 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-5051