Postal Service Clerks Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $63,670 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 640
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $56,450
    50th (median)
    $63,670
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $74,050

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 89% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 11% 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
    Florence, SC $67,320
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $67,200
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $64,730
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $64,210
    Tallahassee, FL $63,690
    Flint, MI $63,480

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,780
    Office Clerks, General$44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Tampa, FL is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa?

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