How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $23.10 an hour or $4,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.10
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 75th | $58,120 | $27.94 | |
| 90th | $60,210 | $28.95 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| San Francisco, CA | $47,430 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $23.10 ($48,050 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $48,050 against $39,280 nationally, 22% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,410, so San Jose pays 8% more.
Where does San Jose rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
7 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,210 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.