Postal Service Clerks Salary in Mississippi
The median pay for a postal service clerks in Mississippi is $59,550/year ($28.63/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Mississippi. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Mississippi?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi
Entry-level postal service clerks (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.
Postal Service Clerks salary by metro in Mississippi
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $67K | +12% | 30 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $62K | +5% | 70 |
| Jackson | $61K | +2% | 150 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do postal service clerks make in Mississippi?
The median is $59,550 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,600, and experienced postal service clerks can clear $74,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Mississippi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,924/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 27.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a postal service clerks salary go in Mississippi?
Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median postal service clerks salary is worth about $66,985 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do postal service clerks get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.