SOC 43-5051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Postal Service Clerks is $61,630 per year ($29.63/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $55,411 and $74,048 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $74,048 per year. There are approximately 78,060 postal service clerks employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.48 | $42,598 |
| P25 | $26.64 | $55,411 |
| P50MEDIAN | $29.63 | $61,630 |
| P75 | $35.60 | $74,048 |
| P90 | $35.60 | $74,048 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Postal Service Clerks is $61,630 per year ($29.63/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $55,411 and $74,048 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Postal Service Clerks is $74,048 per year ($35.60/hr). The 75th percentile is $74,048 per year.
Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn approximately $42,598 per year ($20.48/hr). The 25th percentile is $55,411 per year.
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