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Postal Service Clerks

Role Overview

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.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
District of Columbia $65,770
New Jersey $63,690
Hawaii $63,690
North Carolina $63,690
California $63,670
Tennessee $63,270
Michigan $63,270
Kentucky $62,670
South Carolina $62,670
Georgia $62,190
Louisiana $61,710
Texas $61,710
Indiana $61,630
Maryland $61,630
Massachusetts $61,630

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$61,630

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-3.5%

Avg. annual openings

6.1k

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