Postal Service Clerks Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $60,590 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.13
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 50
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $55,720
    50th (median)
    $60,590
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $75,380

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 109% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 9% 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
    Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $65,080
    East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $64,730
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $64,360
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $64,360
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $64,020
    Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $63,690

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,860
    Customer Service Representatives $34,520
    Office Clerks, General $35,750
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,190
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Las Cruces, NM is $29.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Las Cruces, NM is 1.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,720.