SOC 43-5053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Evansville, IN is $60,530 per year, close to the national median of $58,470 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Evansville, IN is $60,530 per year, close to the national median of $58,470 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $56,430 and $69,850. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,310 and the ninetieth at $75,030.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $58,780. Of the 376 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 152nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,310 | −10.5% |
| 25th | $56,430 | −3.5% |
| Median (50th) | $60,530 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $69,850 | +19.5% |
| 90th | $75,030 | +28.3% |
| Mean | $62,370 | +6.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $58,780 | 80 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $58,470 | 110 | |
| 3 | Muncie | $58,390 | 30 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $47,170 | 2,080 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $60,530 goes as far as $64,877 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,877US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,530 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,310 to $75,030 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $58,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $60,530, or $29.10 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 $58,470, so pay in Evansville, IN is 3.5% 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 Evansville, IN earns more than $75,030 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,310 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 South Bend, at $58,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. 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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