How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Baton Rouge?
$34,140a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 170 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,300Median: $34,140Highest 10%: $45,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,300 | $11.20 | |
| 25th | $27,240 | $13.10 | |
| Median | $34,140 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| 90th | $45,220 | $21.74 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| New Orleans, LA | $36,620 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $34,520 |
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How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $16.41 ($34,140 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
No: $34,140 against $39,280 nationally, 13% less.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $34,860, so Baton Rouge pays 2% less.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
170 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,220 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.