How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in California?
$44,410a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in California. That is $21.35 an hour or $3,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.35
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,110Median: $44,410Highest 10%: $63,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| Median | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| 75th | $52,240 | $25.12 | |
| 90th | $63,150 | $30.36 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $48,050 |
| San Francisco, CA | $47,430 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,180 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,940 |
| Visalia, CA | $40,830 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,460 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,120 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 5. Utah | $45,150 |
| 6. Minnesota | $44,840 |
| 7. Maine | $44,780 |
| 8. California | $44,410 |
| 9. Connecticut | $43,970 |
| 10. New Jersey | $43,700 |
| 11. Oregon | $43,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.35 ($44,410 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,410 against $39,280 nationally, 13% more.
Where does California rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
California ranks 8 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $48,050 a year.
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.