How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.29
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,760 | $16.23 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 75th | $47,100 | $22.64 | |
| 90th | $54,280 | $26.10 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| Salem, OR | $48,420 |
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How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.29 ($44,280 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $44,280 against $39,280 nationally, 13% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,450, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
22 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,280 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.