Postal Service Clerks Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,030 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.86
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 220
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $54,370
    50th (median)
    $60,030
    75th
    $66,810
    90th
    $74,050

    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

    Related occupations in Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,600
    Office Clerks, General$41,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,210
    Customer Service Representatives$40,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Capital/Northern New York is $28.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Capital/Northern New York is 2.6% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,370.