Postal Service Clerks Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $57,870 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 30
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $54,370
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $63,690
    90th
    $74,050

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 78% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 22% 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
    District of Columbia $65,770
    Visalia, CA $64,730
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $64,730
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $64,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $64,730
    Cedar Rapids, IA $64,730

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$43,770
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,710
    Customer Service Representatives$37,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,750
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Iowa City, IA is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Iowa City, IA 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 Iowa City?

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