Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary (2025)
Based on 55,230 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $30,780 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $35,470 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $39,280 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $46,450 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $54,820 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$31K
25th
$35K
Median
$39K
75th
$46K
90th
$55K
Highest Paying States for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $52,800 |
| Massachusetts | $50,660 |
| Washington | $48,130 |
| California | $47,290 |
| New Jersey | $45,950 |
| Florida | $45,180 |
| Connecticut | $45,020 |
| Vermont | $44,510 |
| Maine | $44,480 |
| Colorado | $44,390 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $52,800 per year, while Colorado has an average of $44,390 — a difference of $8,410. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 55,230 workers were employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Services in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $41,650 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-9051