How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Virginia?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Virginia. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,140Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $53,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,140 | $13.05 | |
| 25th | $29,990 | $14.42 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 90th | $53,250 | $25.60 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $41,760 |
| Richmond, VA | $38,170 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,820 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,210 |
| Roanoke, VA | $34,310 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 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 |
| 42. Alabama | $36,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $36,780 against $39,280 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Virginia rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Virginia ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Virginia pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $41,760 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.