Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $39,280 · Median hourly: $18.89 · Employment: 55,230
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 |
| 25th | $35,470 | $17.05 |
| Median | $39,280 | $18.89 |
| 75th | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| 90th | $54,820 | $26.36 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-9051
- Total U.S. employment: 55,230
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 55,230 mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $30,780, median pay is $39,280, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $54,820.
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,190 | $17.40 | -7.9% | 470 |
| Alaska | — | — | — | 130 |
| Arizona | $38,260 | $18.40 | -2.6% | 810 |
| Arkansas | $37,940 | $18.24 | -3.4% | 330 |
| California | $44,410 | $21.35 | +13.1% | 4,710 |
| Colorado | $43,430 | $20.88 | +10.6% | 880 |
| Connecticut | $43,970 | $21.14 | +11.9% | 680 |
| Delaware | $36,450 | $17.52 | -7.2% | 630 |
| District of Columbia | $49,240 | $23.68 | +25.4% | 310 |
| Florida | $39,300 | $18.89 | +0.1% | 2,470 |
| Georgia | $36,110 | $17.36 | -8.1% | 1,850 |
| Hawaii | $38,270 | $18.40 | -2.6% | 200 |
| Idaho | $39,890 | $19.18 | +1.6% | 110 |
| Illinois | $38,190 | $18.36 | -2.8% | 3,150 |
| Indiana | $38,490 | $18.50 | -2.0% | 1,310 |
| Iowa | $35,610 | $17.12 | -9.3% | 830 |
| Kansas | $36,020 | $17.32 | -8.3% | 750 |
| Kentucky | $37,890 | $18.21 | -3.5% | 530 |
| Louisiana | $34,860 | $16.76 | -11.3% | 590 |
| Maine | $44,780 | $21.53 | +14.0% | 160 |
| Maryland | $40,280 | $19.37 | +2.5% | 1,580 |
| Massachusetts | $48,860 | $23.49 | +24.4% | 1,050 |
| Michigan | $36,900 | $17.74 | -6.1% | 1,660 |
| Minnesota | $44,840 | $21.56 | +14.2% | 1,170 |
| Mississippi | $34,350 | $16.52 | -12.6% | 270 |
| Missouri | $38,110 | $18.32 | -3.0% | 1,140 |
| Montana | $38,880 | $18.69 | -1.0% | 180 |
| Nebraska | $40,080 | $19.27 | +2.0% | 240 |
| Nevada | $40,520 | $19.48 | +3.2% | 420 |
| New Hampshire | $41,060 | $19.74 | +4.5% | 280 |
| New Jersey | $43,700 | $21.01 | +11.3% | 2,210 |
| New Mexico | $40,080 | $19.27 | +2.0% | 100 |
| New York | $42,020 | $20.20 | +7.0% | 5,990 |
| North Carolina | $37,830 | $18.19 | -3.7% | 1,280 |
| North Dakota | $38,120 | $18.33 | -3.0% | 110 |
| Ohio | $38,470 | $18.50 | -2.1% | 2,210 |
| Oklahoma | $36,680 | $17.63 | -6.6% | 810 |
| Oregon | $43,450 | $20.89 | +10.6% | 370 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,980 | $18.26 | -3.3% | 2,810 |
| Rhode Island | $38,330 | $18.43 | -2.4% | 310 |
| South Carolina | $36,780 | $17.68 | -6.4% | 580 |
| South Dakota | $37,580 | $18.07 | -4.3% | 320 |
| Tennessee | $35,610 | $17.12 | -9.3% | 760 |
| Texas | $38,470 | $18.49 | -2.1% | 3,250 |
| Utah | $45,150 | $21.71 | +14.9% | 460 |
| Vermont | $45,380 | $21.82 | +15.5% | 120 |
| Virginia | $36,780 | $17.69 | -6.4% | 1,610 |
| Washington | $46,380 | $22.30 | +18.1% | 1,360 |
| West Virginia | $35,140 | $16.89 | -10.5% | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $37,730 | $18.14 | -3.9% | 1,310 |
| Wyoming | $32,940 | $15.84 | -16.1% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service?
The median annual wage for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service is $39,280 ($18.89 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 55,230 mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.89. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.