Postal Service Clerks Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $63,690 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,090
Employed locally 110
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $56,450
    50th (median)
    $63,690
    75th
    $69,760
    90th
    $74,090

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 90% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 10% 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
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $67,830
    Asheville, NC $66,810
    Gainesville, GA $64,730
    Fayetteville, NC $64,730
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $64,730
    Greenville, NC $64,360

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,520
    Customer Service Representatives $40,570
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,520
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,920
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Peoria, IL is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Peoria, IL is 3.3% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,450.