How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in San Francisco?
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $22.80 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.80
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,970 | $19.70 | |
| 25th | $44,470 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 75th | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| 90th | $66,380 | $31.91 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| San Jose, CA | $48,050 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,540 |
| San Diego, CA | $43,180 |
| Oxnard, CA | $41,940 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $40,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,460 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,120 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,690 |
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How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $22.80 ($47,430 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $47,430 against $39,280 nationally, 21% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,410, so San Francisco pays 7% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
9 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,380 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.