Postal Service Clerks Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,630
↑ 16.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Postal Service Clerks — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Postal Service Clerks — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 16.1% since 2011 ($53,100 → $61,630)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,630
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -21%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,630 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $59,570 | +6.0% |
| 2022 | $56,200 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | $52,290 | +4.3% |
| 2020 | $50,150 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | $48,330 | -12.6% |
| 2018 | $55,280 | -5.6% |
| 2017 | $58,550 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | $56,790 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | $56,790 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $55,590 | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $53,840 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $53,090 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | $53,100 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.