Postal Service Clerks
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Postal Service Clerks *
U S |
$24.90 | $27.91 | $33.92 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.97 | $27.58 | $32.42 |
Central Minnesota |
$26.01 | $28.52 | $33.92 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$21.83 | $26.91 | $29.25 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.75 | $27.00 | $29.84 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.40 | $27.05 | $30.19 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.75 | $27.05 | $29.68 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.41 | $28.42 | $33.92 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,460 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Postal Service Clerks most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 1,009 new Postal Service Clerks to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 82,800 | 76,400 | -6,400 | -7.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,474 | 1,341 | -133 | -9% |
| Central Minnesota | 170 | 154 | -16 | -9.4% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 136 | 123 | -13 | -9.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 253 | 228 | -25 | -9.9% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 161 | 145 | -16 | -9.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 208 | 188 | -20 | -9.6% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 508 | 465 | -43 | -8.5% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.