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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

43-5051 Postal Service Clerks



Perform any combination of tasks in a 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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 26049$27.68/hr$20.68/hr$20.68/hr$28.74/hr$31.92/hr$35.63/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1,480$29.27/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$27.15/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 30$30.05/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 30$28.74/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50$31.06/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$32.44/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 60$29.54/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 70$28.20/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 100$28.74/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 130$29.04/hr-6.9%
Southeast Balance of State 140$28.53/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 160$29.27/hr-6.1%
Southwest Balance of State 170$28.20/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 200$30.56/hr-6.3%
Southwest Minnesota 210$28.20/hr-6.5%
Northwest Balance of State 230$28.74/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 260$28.74/hr-6.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 500$30.05/hr-6.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 650$30.05/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,480$29.27/hr-6.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks 13,900$22.63/hr-5.3%
Counter and Rental Clerks 3,390$18.74/hr1.4%
Cashiers 58,840$15.36/hr-6.8%


  • Sell and collect payment for products such as stamps, prepaid mail envelopes, and money orders.
  • Weigh letters and parcels, compute mailing costs based on type, weight, and destination, and affix correct postage.
  • Feed mail into postage canceling devices or hand stamp mail to cancel postage.
  • Receive letters and parcels, and place mail into bags.
  • Check mail to ensure correct postage and that packages and letters are in proper condition for mailing.
  • Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
  • Register, certify, and insure letters and parcels.
  • Keep money drawers in order, and record and balance daily transactions.
  • Rent post office boxes to customers.
  • Answer questions regarding mail regulations and procedures, postage rates, and post office boxes.