Dock Clerk Career

*A job as a Dock Clerk falls under the broader career category of Postal Service Clerks. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Postal Service Clerks : Perform any combination of tasks in a United States Postal Service (USPS) 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. Includes postal service clerks employed by USPS contractors.


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Postal Service Clerk Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$61,070

Median Hourly Wage

$29.36*

Total Employed Nationally

78,060


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.