Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 105,200 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,530 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,880 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $58,470 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $75,030 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $75,280 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$46K
25th
$49K
Median
$58K
75th
$75K
90th
$75K
Highest Paying States for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $63,580 |
| South Dakota | $62,850 |
| Vermont | $62,580 |
| New Jersey | $62,250 |
| Wyoming | $61,790 |
| California | $61,530 |
| Maine | $61,420 |
| Minnesota | $61,360 |
| Connecticut | $61,320 |
| Delaware | $61,060 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $63,580 per year, while Delaware has an average of $61,060 — a difference of $2,520. 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 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 105,200 workers were employed as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $59,430 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-5053