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

$35,720a year

Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,977 a month.

Hourly
$17.17
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
150 of 182
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,690Median: $35,720Highest 10%: $47,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,690$14.75
25th$31,650$15.22
Median$35,720$17.17
75th$43,950$21.13
90th$47,240$22.71

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.

Omaha, NE$40,590
Cedar Rapids, IA$38,050
Davenport, IA$32,140
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator salary in Iowa Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$71,690
Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,710
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,990
Public Safety Telecommunicator$64,380
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Eligibility Interviewer$63,650
Postal Service Clerk$61,710
Postal Service Mail Sorter$60,530
Production$60,320
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$58,600
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $17.17 ($35,720 a year).

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

No: $35,720 against $39,280 nationally, 9% less.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $35,610, so Des Moines pays 0% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?

150 of 182 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,240 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.