Postal Service Clerks Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $64,490 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.01
10th percentile $54,370
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 360
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,370
    25th
    $57,490
    50th (median)
    $64,490
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $75,380

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 94% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 6% 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
    Johnson City, TN $66,290
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $64,730
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $64,360
    Akron, OH $63,690
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $62,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $62,190

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,140
    Customer Service Representatives $43,960
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,960
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,550
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Cleveland, OH is $31.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Cleveland, OH is 4.6% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $54,370 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,490.