Postal Service Clerks Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,870 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.82
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 190
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $57,870
    75th
    $65,440
    90th
    $74,050

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$40,770
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$36,850
    Customer Service Representatives$38,430
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$44,780
    Tellers$36,630
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in South Illinois is $27.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in South Illinois is 6.1% 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 South Illinois?

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