Postal Service Clerks Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $66,660 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.05
10th percentile $55,720
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 30
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,720
    25th
    $57,870
    50th (median)
    $66,660
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $75,380

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 113% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 13% above 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $62,430
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $61,630
    Jackson, MS $60,590
    Williamsport, PA $59,490

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $35,350
    Office Clerks, General $32,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $34,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,530
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Hattiesburg, MS is $32.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 8.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $55,720 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,870.