NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5051

Postal Service Clerks Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $63,690 +3% above national average (national: $61,630)
$63,620Mean Annual
$31Median Hourly
2,400Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$63,690
$42,600
10th pct.
$75,380
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$42,600$20.48
25th percentile$56,780$27.30
50th percentile (median)$63,690$30.62
75th percentile$74,050$35.60
90th percentile (top earners)$75,380$36.24
Mean (average)$63,620$30.59

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $63,690
District of Columbia $65,770 +3%
Hawaii $63,690 +0%
North Carolina $63,690 +0%
California $63,670 +0%
Michigan $63,270 -1%
Tennessee $63,270 -1%
Kentucky $62,670 -2%
South Carolina $62,670 -2%

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Related Occupations in New Jersey

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Clergy $63,530 1,230
Biological Technicians $63,430 1,610
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $63,410 3,800
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $64,170 2,330
Construction Laborers $63,190 20,720
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $62,900 2,180

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Postal Service Clerks salary in New Jersey?

The mean postal service clerks salary in New Jersey is $63,620 per year. The median (middle) salary is $63,690 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Postal Service Clerks in New Jersey?

Entry-level postal service clerkss (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $42,600 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $56,780 per year.

What is the highest Postal Service Clerks salary in New Jersey?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $75,380 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $74,050 per year.

How does the New Jersey Postal Service Clerks salary compare to the national average?

The median postal service clerks salary in New Jersey is $63,690, which is +3% above national average of $61,630.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes