How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Louisiana?
$34,860a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Louisiana. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,905 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,540Median: $34,860Highest 10%: $44,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| 25th | $30,480 | $14.65 | |
| Median | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $37,180 | $17.88 | |
| 90th | $44,350 | $21.32 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $36,620 |
| Slidell, LA | $34,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $34,520 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $34,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 45. Iowa | $35,610 |
| 46. Tennessee | $35,610 |
| 47. West Virginia | $35,140 |
| 48. Louisiana | $34,860 |
| 49. Mississippi | $34,350 |
| 50. Wyoming | $32,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $16.76 ($34,860 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $34,860 against $39,280 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $36,620 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.