Postal Service Clerks Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,950 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 100
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $54,370
    50th (median)
    $58,950
    75th
    $68,540
    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $37,060
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,880
    Customer Service Representatives $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $47,730
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,050
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Southwest Missouri is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.59 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Southwest Missouri 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,370.