Postal Service Clerks Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $59,650 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $53,350
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 30
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,350
    25th
    $56,620
    50th (median)
    $59,650
    75th
    $71,360
    90th
    $74,050

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 91% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 9% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $67,830
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $66,810
    Winston-Salem, NC $65,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $65,770
    Salinas, CA $65,520
    Gainesville, GA $64,730

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,550
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,930
    Customer Service Representatives $47,700
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,920
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Elkhart, IN is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Elkhart, IN is 3.2% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $53,350 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,620.