How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in South Carolina?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in South Carolina. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,630Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $51,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,630 | $15.21 | |
| 25th | $33,310 | $16.01 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 90th | $51,540 | $24.78 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $39,000 |
| Greenville, SC | $39,000 |
| Augusta, GA | $37,950 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,440 |
| Charleston, SC | $34,510 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $33,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 35. Wisconsin | $37,730 |
| 36. South Dakota | $37,580 |
| 37. Michigan | $36,900 |
| 38. South Carolina | $36,780 |
| 39. Virginia | $36,780 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $36,680 |
| 41. Delaware | $36,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $36,780 against $39,280 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
South Carolina ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $39,000 a year.
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.