How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Albany?
$42,320a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $20.35 an hour or $3,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $42,320Highest 10%: $52,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| Median | $42,320 | $20.35 | |
| 75th | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| 90th | $52,430 | $25.21 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| New York, NY | $44,220 |
| Syracuse, NY | $42,150 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,520 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,070 |
| Utica, NY | $38,730 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,520 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $20.35 ($42,320 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $42,320 against $39,280 nationally, 8% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $42,020, so Albany pays 1% more.
Where does Albany rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
35 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,430 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.