SOC 43-9051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 8 metro areas compared
At $42,320, median pay for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $39,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,320, median pay for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Albany, NY tracks the national median of $39,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $32,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,690 to $47,650.
Employment stands at 490, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $44,220. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 483rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $35,690 | −9.1% |
| Median (50th) | $42,320 | +7.7% |
| 75th | $47,650 | +21.3% |
| 90th | $52,430 | +33.5% |
| Mean | $42,710 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $44,220 | 5,150 | |
| 2 | Syracuse | $42,150 | 170 | |
| 3 | Kingston | $41,390 | 40 | |
| 4 | Buffalo | $40,220 | 300 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $39,520 | 280 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $39,070 | 120 | |
| 7 | Utica | $38,730 | 120 | |
| 8 | Binghamton | $37,520 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $42,320 buys what $39,222 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,222US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,320 a year, 7.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,240 to $52,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 490 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $44,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $42,320, or $20.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,280, so pay in Albany, NY is 7.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, NY earns more than $52,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $44,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 490 jobs in this occupation in Albany, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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