How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in New York?
$42,020a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in New York. That is $20.20 an hour or $3,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.20
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 5,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,700Median: $42,020Highest 10%: $57,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| 25th | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Median | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 75th | $48,820 | $23.47 | |
| 90th | $57,480 | $27.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $44,220 |
| Albany, NY | $42,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $42,150 |
| Kingston, NY | $41,390 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,520 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,070 |
| Utica, NY | $38,730 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 10. New Jersey | $43,700 |
| 11. Oregon | $43,450 |
| 12. Colorado | $43,430 |
| 13. New York | $42,020 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $41,060 |
| 15. Nevada | $40,520 |
| 16. Maryland | $40,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.20 ($42,020 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $42,020 against $39,280 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
New York ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $44,220 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.