How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Seattle?
$49,270a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $23.69 an hour or $4,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.69
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,810Median: $49,270Highest 10%: $61,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $49,270 | $23.69 | |
| 75th | $57,460 | $27.63 | |
| 90th | $61,510 | $29.57 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| Portland, OR | $44,280 |
| Spokane, WA | $39,870 |
| Bellingham, WA | $38,760 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $23.69 ($49,270 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $49,270 against $39,280 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $46,380, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
3 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,510 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.