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Postal Service Clerks Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Postal Service Clerks make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$63,650
Median Annual Salary
▬
-0.0% vs 2024
$64,270
Mean Salary
$63,650
Median Salary
$30.60
Hourly Rate
6,410 people work as Postal Service Clerks in California
Postal Service Clerks salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Postal Service Clerks in California earn a median salary of $63,650 per year ($5,304/month).
This is 3.3% above the national average of $61,600.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Postal Service Clerks pay.
Approximately 6,410 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries remained stable by 0.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Postal Service Clerks
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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.38
Speaking
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Service Orientation
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.96
English Language
3.4
Mathematics
3.35
Sales and Marketing
3.03
Administrative
3.02
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(67.6% of workers)
Salaries for Postal Service Clerks in California range from $54,330 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,430 and $75,030.
Median $63,650
P10: $54,330P25: $57,430P75: $75,030P90: $76,360
10th
$54,330
25th
$57,430
Median
$63,650
75th
$75,030
90th
$76,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$54,330
$26.12
$4,527
25th Percentile
$57,430
$27.61
$4,785
Median (50th)
$63,650
$30.60
$5,304
75th Percentile
$75,030
$36.07
$6,252
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,360
$36.71
$6,363
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,270 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Postal Service Clerks make in California?
The median annual salary for Postal Service Clerks in California is $63,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,270.
What is the salary range for a Postal Service Clerks in California?
Salaries for Postal Service Clerks in California range from $54,330 at the 10th percentile to $76,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,430 and $75,030.
What is the starting salary for a Postal Service Clerks in California?
Entry-level Postal Service Clerks positions in California typically start around $54,330 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,430 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Postal Service Clerks in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,410 people are employed as Postal Service Clerks in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Postal Service Clerks in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Postal Service Clerks in California is approximately $30.60 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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