How much does a postal service mail sorter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Average (mean)
- $59,430
- Jobs
- 105,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $66,750 |
| South Dakota | $61,570 |
| Iowa | $60,530 |
| New Jersey | $60,530 |
| Wyoming | $60,530 |
| North Dakota | $59,840 |
| Minnesota | $59,740 |
| California | $59,490 |
| Hawaii | $59,490 |
| Maine | $59,490 |
| Michigan | $59,490 |
| Nebraska | $59,490 |
| Rhode Island | $59,490 |
| Vermont | $59,490 |
| Washington | $59,490 |
| Arkansas | $58,470 |
| Colorado | $58,470 |
| Connecticut | $58,470 |
| Delaware | $58,470 |
| Louisiana | $58,470 |
| Maryland | $58,470 |
| Massachusetts | $58,470 |
| Nevada | $58,470 |
| New Mexico | $58,470 |
| New York | $58,470 |
| Ohio | $58,470 |
| Oklahoma | $58,470 |
| West Virginia | $58,470 |
| Wisconsin | $58,470 |
| South Carolina | $58,390 |
| Illinois | $58,300 |
| New Hampshire | $58,300 |
| Virginia | $58,300 |
| Oregon | $57,890 |
| Mississippi | $57,800 |
| Alabama | $57,430 |
| Florida | $57,430 |
| Idaho | $57,430 |
| Kentucky | $57,430 |
| Missouri | $57,430 |
| Montana | $57,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,430 |
| Utah | $57,430 |
| Tennessee | $56,390 |
| Texas | $56,390 |
| Alaska | $55,350 |
| Arizona | $55,350 |
| North Carolina | $55,350 |
| Kansas | $54,540 |
| Georgia | $53,290 |
| Indiana | $48,880 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $70,990 |
| Erie, PA | $69,680 |
| Wichita, KS | $66,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $63,650 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $62,610 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,710 |
| McAllen, TX | $61,570 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,570 |
| Lansing, MI | $60,740 |
| Burlington, VT | $60,530 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,530 |
| Evansville, IN | $60,530 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,530 |
| Madison, WI | $60,530 |
| Mankato, MN | $60,530 |
In other countries
Postal Service Mail Sorter belongs to the international group "Mail carriers and sorting clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Cargo and Freight Agent$52,260
- Courier and Messenger$39,200
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,040
- Dispatcher$50,340
- Meter Reader$48,150
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
- Production$59,650
- Shipping$45,260
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).
How much does a postal service mail sorter make a month?
About $4,873 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,470 a year.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,530 or less a year ($21.89 an hour); the top 10% make $75,280 or more.
Which state pays postal service mail sorters the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $66,750 a year, followed by South Dakota ($61,570) and Iowa ($60,530).
Which city pays postal service mail sorters the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $70,990 a year.
How many postal service mail sorters are there in the United States?
About 105,200 people work as postal service mail sorters.
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.