Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Hourly Pay
Median hourly wage: $18.89
Hourly Wage Percentiles
| Percentile | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $14.80 |
| 25th | $17.05 |
| Median | $18.89 |
| 75th | $22.33 |
| 90th | $26.36 |
Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.89; the mean hourly wage is $20.03.
What is the entry-level hourly pay for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service?
Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $14.80 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.
What is the top hourly pay for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service?
Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $26.36 per hour.