Postal Service Clerks Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $58,950 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 160
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $55,410
    50th (median)
    $58,950
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $75,380

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 32% 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
    Winston-Salem, NC $65,770
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,730
    Green Bay, WI $64,360
    Winchester, VA-WV $64,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,690
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $62,190

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$46,340
    Office Clerks, General$45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Madison, WI is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Madison, WI is 4.3% 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 Madison?

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