How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Albany?
$58,470a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $58,470Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $63,960 | $30.75 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| New York, NY | $59,490 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,470 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $55,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,690 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $58,470 against $58,470 nationally, 0% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,470, so Albany pays 0% more.
Where does Albany rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
67 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,280 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.