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Postal Service Clerk

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Georgia
$64,500 / year
≈ $5,400 per month · $31.01 per hour

BLS May 2025 state data for Georgia · median $65,000
25th percentile
$58,500Average
$64,50075th percentile
$75,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Postal Service Clerk salary by state
Alabama$63,000
Alaska$56,000
Arizona$64,500
Arkansas$60,000
California$66,500
Colorado$63,000
Connecticut$65,000
Delaware$65,000
District of Columbia$69,000
Florida$65,000
Georgia$64,500
Hawaii$67,000
Idaho$62,000
Illinois$63,500
Indiana$63,000
Iowa$60,000
Kansas$61,500
Kentucky$63,500
Louisiana$64,500
Maine$62,500
Maryland$66,000
Massachusetts$66,000
Michigan$65,500
Minnesota$63,000
Mississippi$62,500
Missouri$61,000
Montana$58,000
Nebraska$60,000
Nevada$64,500
New Hampshire$65,000
New Jersey$66,500
New Mexico$61,500
New York$65,500
North Carolina$66,500
North Dakota$58,000
Ohio$64,000
Oklahoma$61,000
Oregon$63,000
Pennsylvania$63,000
Rhode Island$64,000
South Carolina$65,000
South Dakota$58,500
Tennessee$65,000
Texas$64,500
Utah$63,000
Vermont$63,000
Virginia$64,000
Washington$64,500
West Virginia$61,000
Wisconsin$63,000
Wyoming$61,000
About this role

Postal Service Clerk is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Postal Service Clerks do

Typical education: High School Diploma

  • Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
  • Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
  • Sort incoming and outgoing mail, according to type and destination, by hand or by operating electronic mail-sorting and scanning devices.
  • Obtain signatures from recipients of registered or special delivery mail.
  • Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Time Management Social Perceptiveness

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Postal Service Clerk pay by experience level
Entry level$44,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$58,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$64,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$73,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$77,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-3.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,100
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Postal Service Clerk salary by industry
Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing

73,720 workers

$64,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

73,720 workers

$64,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares

Postal Service Clerk pays 19% above the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support
Desktop Publisher$64,000
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other$64,500
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$62,500
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61,500
Cargo and Freight Agents$59,000
Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,500
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$58,000
Statistical Assistant$57,500
Proofreaders and Copy Markers$56,500
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55,500
Careers related to Postal Service Clerk
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,500
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43,000
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$48,500
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$61,500
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$101,000
Couriers and Messengers$42,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Postal Service Clerk make?

The average base salary for a Postal Service Clerk in the United States is $64,000 per year, or about $30.77 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $58,500 and $73,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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