How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make in Washington?
$46,380a year
Median yearly pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators in Washington. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,260Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $61,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,260 | $17.91 | |
| 25th | $41,060 | $19.74 | |
| Median | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $55,820 | $26.84 | |
| 90th | $61,510 | $29.57 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $49,270 |
| Portland, OR | $44,280 |
| Spokane, WA | $39,870 |
| Bellingham, WA | $38,760 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mail clerk and mail machine operators.
| 1. District of Columbia | $49,240 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $48,860 |
| 3. Washington | $46,380 |
| 4. Vermont | $45,380 |
| 5. Utah | $45,150 |
| 6. Minnesota | $44,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mail clerk and mail machine operator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).
Do mail clerk and mail machine operators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,380 against $39,280 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for mail clerk and mail machine operator pay?
Washington ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in Washington pays mail clerk and mail machine operators the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $49,270 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.