How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Iowa?
$35,610a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Iowa. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.12
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,100Median: $35,610Highest 10%: $46,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,100 | $12.55 | |
| 25th | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| Median | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 75th | $40,020 | $19.24 | |
| 90th | $46,840 | $22.52 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $43,240 |
| Omaha, NE | $40,590 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,050 |
| Des Moines, IA | $35,720 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 42. Alabama | $36,190 |
| 43. Georgia | $36,110 |
| 44. Kansas | $36,020 |
| 45. Iowa | $35,610 |
| 46. Tennessee | $35,610 |
| 47. West Virginia | $35,140 |
| 48. Louisiana | $34,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.12 ($35,610 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $35,610 against $39,280 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $43,240 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.