How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Illinois?
$38,190a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Illinois. That is $18.36 an hour or $3,183 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.36
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,230Median: $38,190Highest 10%: $50,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $35,440 | $17.04 | |
| Median | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| 75th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 90th | $50,640 | $24.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $38,570 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,010 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,290 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,920 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,820 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 25. Rhode Island | $38,330 |
| 26. Hawaii | $38,270 |
| 27. Arizona | $38,260 |
| 28. Illinois | $38,190 |
| 29. North Dakota | $38,120 |
| 30. Missouri | $38,110 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $37,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.36 ($38,190 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $38,190 against $39,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Illinois ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $38,570 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.