Postal Service Clerks Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $61,710 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $75,380
Employed locally 50
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $55,720
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $69,760
    90th
    $75,380

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 83% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 17% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,850
    Customer Service Representatives $38,160
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,850
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,990
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Springfield, IL is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Springfield, IL is 0.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,720.