How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in New Jersey?
$43,700a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in New Jersey. That is $21.01 an hour or $3,642 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.01
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,040Median: $43,700Highest 10%: $61,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| Median | $43,700 | $21.01 | |
| 75th | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 90th | $61,510 | $29.57 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $49,520 |
| New York, NY | $44,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,520 |
| Allentown, PA | $36,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 7. Maine | $44,780 |
| 8. California | $44,410 |
| 9. Connecticut | $43,970 |
| 10. New Jersey | $43,700 |
| 11. Oregon | $43,450 |
| 12. Colorado | $43,430 |
| 13. New York | $42,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $21.01 ($43,700 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $43,700 against $39,280 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
New Jersey ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $49,520 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.