How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Springfield?
$35,820a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $17.22 an hour or $2,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.22
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,820Highest 10%: $42,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $35,820 | $17.22 | |
| 75th | $38,050 | $18.29 | |
| 90th | $42,790 | $20.57 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| Chicago, IL | $38,570 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,010 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,290 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,920 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,140 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $17.22 ($35,820 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $35,820 against $39,280 nationally, 9% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $38,190, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
148 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,790 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.