Postal Service Clerks Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $61,650 +0% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 50
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $61,650
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $75,380

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 98% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $72,500
    Rocky Mount, NC $69,760
    Guam $68,810
    St. Cloud, MN $68,680
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $68,120
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $67,830

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $68,120
    Morgantown, WV $65,770
    Gainesville, GA $64,730
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,730
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $64,540
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $63,690

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,050
    Customer Service Representatives $35,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $33,750
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,540
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Athens, GA is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Athens, GA is 0% above the national median of $61,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Clerks in Athens?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.