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.
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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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Median Annual Salary
$61,630
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-3.5%
Avg. annual openings
6.1k
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