How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in New York?
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $21.26 an hour or $3,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.26
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 5,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,720 | $16.69 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| 75th | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| 90th | $60,400 | $29.04 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| Albany, NY | $42,320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $42,150 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,220 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,520 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,070 |
| Utica, NY | $38,730 |
| Binghamton, NY | $37,520 |
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Salaries for every job in New York, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $21.26 ($44,220 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,220 against $39,280 nationally, 13% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $42,020, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
23 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,400 or more.
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.