SOC 43-5053 · May 2025 · United States
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators across the United States is $58,470 per year, measured over 105,200 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $66,750.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 36.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $66,750 and Indiana pays $48,880.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $66,750 | 400 | |
| 2 | South Dakota | $61,570 | 210 | |
| 3 | Iowa | $60,530 | 1,040 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $60,530 | 3,660 | |
| 5 | Wyoming | $60,530 | 120 | |
| 6 | North Dakota | $59,840 | 240 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $59,740 | 1,840 | |
| 8 | California | $59,490 | 10,090 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $59,490 | 370 | |
| 10 | Maine | $59,490 | 440 |
States with the most Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10,090 | $59,490 | |
| 2 | New York | 8,290 | $58,470 | |
| 3 | Texas | 7,900 | $56,390 | |
| 4 | Florida | 7,240 | $57,430 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 5,630 | $57,430 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 5,370 | $58,300 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 4,040 | $55,350 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 3,700 | $58,470 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 3,660 | $60,530 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 3,370 | $59,490 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | $70,990 | 40 |
| 2 | Erie | $69,680 | 30 |
| 3 | Wichita | $66,750 | 210 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $63,650 | 1,510 |
| 5 | Rocky Mount | $62,610 | 80 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $61,710 | 170 |
| 7 | McAllen | $61,570 | 100 |
| 8 | Waterloo | $61,570 | 60 |
| 9 | Lansing | $60,740 | 110 |
| 10 | Burlington | $60,530 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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