Postal Service Clerks Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $57,870 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 60
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $43,330
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $67,200
    90th
    $75,380

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 90% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 10% 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
    Winchester, VA-WV $64,360
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,670
    Harrisonburg, VA $62,730
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,670
    Lynchburg, VA $62,190
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $62,190

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,970
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,030
    Customer Service Representatives $36,350
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Blacksburg, VA is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Blacksburg, VA is 6.1% below 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,330.