Postal Service Clerks Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $60,330 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.01
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 40
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $55,410
    50th (median)
    $60,330
    75th
    $66,810
    90th
    $75,380

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 70% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 30% 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
    Yakima, WA $66,810
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $66,810
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $64,730
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,360
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $64,360
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $63,690

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,410
    Customer Service Representatives$44,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Kennewick, WA is $29.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Kennewick, WA is 2.1% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,410.