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Postal Service Clerks is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Postal Service Clerks against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-5051 |
| title | Postal Service Clerks |
| onet code | 43-5051.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 78,060 |
| a mean | 61,070 |
| a median | 61,630 |
| a pct10 | 42,600 |
| a pct25 | 55,410 |
| a pct75 | 74,050 |
| a pct90 | 74,050 |
| h mean | 29 |
| h median | 29 |
The day-to-day work of a postal service clerks typically centers on weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage. 6 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Reading Comprehension. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.11 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working postal service clerks, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (67.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $65,770 and lowest in Alaska at $55,720 — a 1.2× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Hawaii, New Jersey, North Carolina, California) average $64,102. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $65,770 | $64,520 | $53,350 | $75,380 | 130 |
| Hawaii | $63,690 | $63,770 | $53,350 | $75,380 | 460 |
| New Jersey | $63,690 | $63,620 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 2,400 |
| North Carolina | $63,690 | $63,500 | $53,350 | $75,380 | 2,180 |
| California | $63,670 | $63,420 | $52,310 | $75,380 | 6,890 |
| Michigan | $63,270 | $63,070 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 2,470 |
| Tennessee | $63,270 | $62,420 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 1,340 |
| Kentucky | $62,670 | $60,980 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 1,280 |
| South Carolina | $62,670 | $62,750 | $53,350 | $75,380 | 970 |
| Georgia | $62,190 | $61,860 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 2,190 |
| Louisiana | $61,710 | $60,830 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 1,190 |
| Texas | $61,710 | $61,510 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 5,150 |
| Arizona | $61,630 | $61,710 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,230 |
| Florida | $61,630 | $61,730 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 3,770 |
| Indiana | $61,630 | $60,590 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,530 |
| Maryland | $61,630 | $61,940 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 1,360 |
| Massachusetts | $61,630 | $61,910 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 2,090 |
| Nevada | $61,630 | $61,240 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 480 |
| New York | $61,630 | $61,870 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 5,480 |
| Ohio | $61,630 | $61,090 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 2,570 |
| West Virginia | $61,630 | $58,480 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 910 |
| Alabama | $61,110 | $60,280 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 1,270 |
| Illinois | $61,110 | $60,730 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 2,920 |
| Minnesota | $61,110 | $60,450 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,440 |
| New Hampshire | $61,110 | $61,790 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 520 |
| Virginia | $61,110 | $60,700 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 2,190 |
| Delaware | $60,740 | $61,890 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $60,590 | $61,930 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 960 |
| Oregon | $60,590 | $60,050 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 990 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,590 | $60,120 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 3,820 |
| Vermont | $60,590 | $60,330 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 420 |
| Washington | $60,590 | $61,180 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,490 |
| Wisconsin | $60,590 | $60,250 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,540 |
| Idaho | $60,030 | $59,610 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 490 |
| Maine | $60,030 | $59,440 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 710 |
| New Mexico | $60,030 | $59,190 | $42,600 | $75,380 | 690 |
| Rhode Island | $60,030 | $60,140 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 270 |
| Colorado | $59,760 | $60,520 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,270 |
| Mississippi | $59,550 | $59,060 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 820 |
| Utah | $59,550 | $59,940 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 640 |
| Missouri | $59,250 | $58,560 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,850 |
| Iowa | $58,950 | $57,410 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,300 |
| Kansas | $58,950 | $58,440 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,350 |
| Oklahoma | $58,950 | $58,190 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,090 |
| Wyoming | $58,650 | $58,170 | $35,150 | $74,050 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $58,510 | $57,320 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 1,020 |
| Nebraska | $58,510 | $57,500 | $42,600 | $74,050 | 750 |
| Montana | $57,870 | $55,910 | $35,150 | $74,050 | 520 |
| South Dakota | $57,800 | $55,640 | $35,150 | $74,050 | 420 |
| North Dakota | $57,140 | $55,340 | $35,150 | $74,050 | 350 |
| Alaska | $55,720 | $52,810 | $33,820 | $74,050 | 430 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for postal service clerks. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bulk Clerk or Bulk Mail Clerk frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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