Postal Service Clerks pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,360 or more. The middle half of postal service clerks in Washington earn between $57,430 and $75,030.
- $53K10th
- $57K25th
- $65KMedian
- $75K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,350 | $5,362 | $30.94 |
| Median | $64,630 | $5,386 | $31.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,430 | $4,786 | $27.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,030 | $6,252 | $36.07 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postal Service Clerks pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Postal service clerks in Washington earn 4% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($66,740) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($61,860). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $62,130.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $64,350 | $64,630 | $53,290 | $76,360 | 1,130 |
| Washington, D.C. | $66,740 | $67,790 | $56,390 | $76,360 | 110 |
| United States | $61,860 | $62,130 | $42,600 | $75,030 | 73,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postal Service Clerks salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $64,350, a single filer in Washington takes home about $51,149 a year, or $4,262 a month and $1,967 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $51,827 | $4,319 |
| Working in DC | $51,149 | $4,262 |
| Working in MD | $51,040 | $4,253 |
| Working in VA | $50,999 | $4,250 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for postal service clerks? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $64,350 buys what about $59,100 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Postal Service Clerks salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$63,350
- Baltimore, MD$64,100
- Winchester, VA$60,250
- Lexington Park, MD$62,500
- Chambersburg, PA$58,360
- Harrisonburg, VA$61,920
Highest-paying cities for postal service clerks
Hattiesburg, MS pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($67,480).
- Hattiesburg, MS$67,480
- Asheville, NC$67,240
- Ann Arbor, MI$67,130
- Altoona, PA$67,050
- Johnson City, TN$66,750
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Postal Service Clerks salary in Washington: questions
How much do postal service clerks make an hour in Washington?
$30.94 an hour on average, and $31.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postal service clerks salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postal service clerks take-home pay in Washington?
About $51,149 a year ($4,262 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,350.
Do postal service clerks earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($61,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-5051; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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