Postal Service Clerk Salary
Postal Service Clerks earn a median $62,130 a year nationally. Office and Administrative Support Occupations
What postal service clerks do
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.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -0.3% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 5,300
Employment of postal service clerks is projected to shrink 0.3% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,300 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Postal Service Clerk take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,276
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,852
- Medicare (1.45%)$901
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,101
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,600 | $20.48 | $36,409 |
| 25th percentile | $56,740 | $27.28 | $47,771 |
| Median (50th) | $62,130 | $29.87 | $52,101 |
| 75th percentile | $70,890 | $34.08 | $58,701 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $75,030 | $36.07 | $61,614 |
Best cities for postal service clerks (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $63,650 | $50,483 | $44,848 | 4,340 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $63,650
Postal Service Clerk salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $67,790 | +3.1% | $53,560 | $56,390 – $76,360 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 | +0.9% | $51,833 | $54,330 – $76,360 | 2,230 |
| North Carolina | $64,290 | +0.9% | $51,781 | $55,350 – $75,030 | 2,070 |
| California | $63,650 | −0.0% | $50,615 | $54,330 – $76,360 | 6,410 |
| Hawaii | $63,650 | −0.1% | $50,016 | $54,330 – $76,360 | 430 |
| Michigan | $63,650 | +0.6% | $50,868 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,340 |
| Louisiana | $63,210 | +2.4% | $51,459 | $42,600 – $76,360 | 1,100 |
| Maryland | $63,210 | +2.6% | $50,330 | $54,330 – $75,030 | 1,240 |
| Tennessee | $63,210 | −0.1% | $52,969 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,330 |
| New York | $62,690 | +1.7% | $49,763 | $53,290 – $75,030 | 5,030 |
| Ohio | $62,690 | +1.7% | $51,610 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,430 |
| Florida | $62,610 | +1.6% | $52,487 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 3,540 |
| Georgia | $62,610 | +0.7% | $49,860 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,070 |
| Kentucky | $62,610 | −0.1% | $50,413 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,220 |
| Massachusetts | $62,610 | +1.6% | $49,577 | $55,350 – $75,030 | 1,950 |
| Nevada | $62,610 | +1.6% | $52,487 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 460 |
| New Hampshire | $62,610 | +2.5% | $52,487 | $54,330 – $75,030 | 500 |
| South Carolina | $62,610 | −0.1% | $49,888 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 960 |
| Texas | $62,610 | +1.5% | $52,487 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 4,900 |
| Virginia | $62,610 | +2.5% | $49,701 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,980 |
| Connecticut | $62,130 | +2.5% | $50,231 | $54,330 – $75,030 | 860 |
| Maine | $62,130 | +3.5% | $49,089 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 670 |
| Arizona | $61,710 | +0.1% | $50,430 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,190 |
| Delaware | $61,710 | +1.6% | $49,016 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 230 |
| Illinois | $61,710 | +1.0% | $48,854 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 2,720 |
| Indiana | $61,710 | +0.1% | $49,973 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,520 |
| Alabama | $61,640 | +0.9% | $48,891 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,240 |
| Rhode Island | $61,570 | +2.6% | $49,959 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 250 |
| Washington | $61,570 | +1.6% | $51,651 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $61,050 | −0.1% | $48,606 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,380 |
| Mississippi | $61,050 | +2.5% | $49,524 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 790 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,050 | +0.8% | $49,359 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 3,650 |
| Vermont | $61,050 | +0.8% | $49,622 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 400 |
| West Virginia | $61,050 | −0.9% | $49,222 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 890 |
| Wisconsin | $61,050 | +0.8% | $49,329 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $60,530 | +1.3% | $48,861 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,230 |
| Idaho | $60,530 | +0.8% | $48,716 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 480 |
| Kansas | $60,530 | +2.7% | $48,238 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,290 |
| Oregon | $60,530 | −0.1% | $46,349 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 960 |
| Utah | $60,530 | +1.6% | $49,058 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 620 |
| Iowa | $59,970 | +1.7% | $48,739 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $59,970 | +1.2% | $48,485 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,780 |
| New Mexico | $59,970 | −0.1% | $48,713 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 660 |
| Wyoming | $59,970 | +2.3% | $50,366 | $36,360 – $75,030 | 250 |
| Arkansas | $59,490 | +1.7% | $47,873 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 970 |
| Nebraska | $59,490 | +1.7% | $48,153 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $59,490 | +0.9% | $47,849 | $42,600 – $75,030 | 1,040 |
| Montana | $58,470 | +1.0% | $47,169 | $36,360 – $72,950 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $58,470 | +1.2% | $49,161 | $36,360 – $75,030 | 390 |
| Alaska | $57,820 | +3.8% | $48,638 | $36,320 – $71,930 | 410 |
| North Dakota | $57,820 | +1.2% | $48,638 | $36,360 – $74,030 | 330 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $60,550 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | $59,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $53,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $52,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $50,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Meter Readers, Utilities | $48,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | $46,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $45,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Courier and Messenger | $39,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service clerk make?
The national median salary for postal service clerks is $62,130 a year ($29.87 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,600 and the top 10% earn over $75,030. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays postal service clerks the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $67,790. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many postal service clerks are there in the U.S.?
About 73,720 people work as postal service clerks nationwide.