Postal Service Clerks Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $59,550 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $53,350
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 50
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,350
    25th
    $55,720
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $75,380

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 55% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 45% 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
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $72,500
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $67,830
    El Centro, CA $66,810
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $66,580
    Merced, CA $66,520
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $65,520

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,620
    Customer Service Representatives $47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Santa Cruz, CA is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 3.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $53,350 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,720.