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Postal Service Clerks (43-5051) in Eastern Workforce Development Area
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Eastern WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment160
Mean wage$28.03
Entry wage$22.23
10th percentile wage$19.75
50th percentile wage$27.91
90th percentile wage$33.92
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities160100%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities160$27.91
Postal Service Clerks (43-5051)
Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) post office, such as receive letters and parcels; sell postage and revenue stamps, postal cards, and stamped envelopes; fill out and sell money orders; place mail in pigeon holes of mail rack or in bags; and examine mail for correct postage. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $27.91 $23.64 $4.27
2022$27.02+3.3%$22.89+3.3%$4.13
2021$25.55+5.8%$21.64+5.8%$3.91
2020$24.69+3.5%$20.91+3.5%$3.78
2019$24.01+2.9%$20.33+2.9%$3.67
2018$23.27+3.2%$19.71+3.2%$3.56
2017$22.50+3.4%$19.06+3.4%$3.44
2016$21.92+2.7%$18.56+2.7%$3.35
2015$21.27+3.1%$18.01+3.1%$3.25
2014$20.80+2.2%$17.62+2.2%$3.18
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $27.91 $25.89 $2.02
2022$27.02+3.3%$25.03+3.4%$1.99
2021$25.55+5.8%$23.68+5.7%$1.86
2020$24.69+3.5%$22.87+3.5%$1.82
2019$24.01+2.9%$22.22+2.9%$1.78
2018$23.27+3.2%$21.57+3.0%$1.70
2017$22.50+3.4%$20.96+2.9%$1.54
2016$21.92+2.7%$20.47+2.4%$1.45
2015$21.27+3.1%$19.95+2.6%$1.32
2014$20.80+2.2%$19.53+2.2%$1.28
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern $27.91  160  
Northwest $27.91  190  
South Central $27.41  200  
North Central $27.05  260  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $27.05  260  
South Central $27.41  200  
Southwest $26.47  190  
Northwest $27.91  190  
Wages in other areas
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