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How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Charleston?

$31,060a year

Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $14.93 an hour or $2,588 a month.

Hourly
$14.93
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
178 of 182
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,950Median: $31,060Highest 10%: $40,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,950$10.07
25th$24,980$12.01
Median$31,060$14.93
75th$34,430$16.55
90th$40,010$19.24

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.

Washington, DC$41,760
Hagerstown, MD$33,750
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator salary in West Virginia Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$63,740
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Clerk$58,470
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,670
Information and Record Clerk$55,430
Procurement Clerk$50,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,130
Dispatcher$46,100
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Charleston?

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $14.93 ($31,060 a year).

Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Charleston than the national average?

No: $31,060 against $39,280 nationally, 21% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $35,140, so Charleston pays 12% less.

Where does Charleston rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?

178 of 182 metro areas with data.

How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Charleston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,010 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.