SOC 435053

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors. Excludes "Postal Service Clerks" (43-5051) and "Postal Service Mail Carriers" (43-5052).

National Median

$56,530

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$56,530

Entry Level (10th pct)

$42,600

Experienced (90th pct)

$74,050

Total Employed

111,930

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$42,600 - $47,380
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,380 - $72,970
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$72,970 - $74,050

Highest Paying Locations for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

New Haven, CT

$72,970

+29.1% vs national

Erie, PA

$72,970

+29.1% vs national

District of Columbia

$67,830

+20.0% vs national

Duluth, MN-WI

$67,200

+18.9% vs national

Wichita, KS

$67,180

+18.8% vs national

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New Haven, CT	$72,970	120
Erie, PA	$72,970	40
District of Columbia	$67,830	460
Duluth, MN-WI	$67,200	50
Wichita, KS	$67,180	240
Salem, OR	$66,810	30
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$66,580	1,720
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$63,690	180
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$61,630	40
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$61,630	120
Rocky Mount, NC	$61,630	100
Rapid City, SD	$61,150	30
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI	$61,110	30
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$60,740	820
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$60,590	130
Cheyenne, WY	$60,590	50
Fargo, ND-MN	$60,590	120
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$60,590	510
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$60,590	40
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$60,170	220
Great Falls, MT	$60,070	40
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$59,690	60
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$59,550	40
South Dakota	$59,550	230
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	$59,550	320
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$59,550	3,180
Wyoming	$59,550	120
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT	$59,550	60
Iowa	$59,550	1,050
Kansas	$59,550	670
New Jersey	$59,550	4,090
Lubbock, TX	$59,550	180
Peoria, IL	$59,170	90
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$59,170	200
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$59,030	190
Asheville, NC	$59,030	30
St. Cloud, MN	$59,030	50
North Dakota	$58,780	250
Vermont	$58,650	130
Nebraska	$58,510	660
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$58,510	480
Madison, WI	$58,510	210
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$58,510	30
Eau Claire, WI	$58,510	60
Fresno, CA	$58,360	200
Omaha, NE-IA	$58,360	540
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR	$58,360	150
Johnstown, PA	$58,230	90
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$58,000	70
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$57,950	320

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators?

The national median annual salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators is $56,530, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operatorss is New Haven, CT, with a median salary of $72,970.

How much can an experienced Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make?

Top-earning Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operatorss (90th percentile) make $74,050 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.