Postal Service Clerks pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for postal service clerks is $30.39 an hour ($63,210 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($62,130). Louisiana ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for postal service clerks in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.48 | $42,600 |
| 25% of workers | $27.11 | $56,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.39 | $63,210 |
| 75% of workers | $36.07 | $75,030 |
| 90% of workers | $36.71 | $76,360 |
Postal Service Clerks pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $66,600 | 30 |
| Alexandria | $65,020 | 50 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $64,670 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $64,670 | 90 |
| Baton Rouge | $64,480 | 180 |
| Lafayette | $62,610 | 90 |
| Lake Charles | $62,610 | 50 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $62,370 | 180 |
| Monroe | $62,130 | 60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $61,640 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for postal service clerks
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $32,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $34,490 |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks | $40,180 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $58,910 |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators | $58,470 |
| Couriers and Messengers | $33,490 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $48,940 |
| Order Clerks | $37,520 |
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