How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Salem?
$48,420a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,780Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $55,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $34,830 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $53,090 | $25.52 | |
| 90th | $55,660 | $26.76 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| Portland, OR | $44,280 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $48,420 against $39,280 nationally, 23% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,450, so Salem pays 11% more.
Where does Salem rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
5 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,660 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.