How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Richmond?
$38,170a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,730Median: $38,170Highest 10%: $51,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,730 | $12.85 | |
| 25th | $30,670 | $14.75 | |
| Median | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 90th | $51,940 | $24.97 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| Washington, DC | $41,760 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,820 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,210 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $18.35 ($38,170 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $38,170 against $39,280 nationally, 3% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $36,780, so Richmond pays 4% more.
Where does Richmond rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
91 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,940 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.