How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Atlanta?
$50,770a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $24.41 an hour or $4,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.41
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 2,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,600Median: $50,770Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,600 | $19.52 | |
| 25th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| Median | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| 75th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| Macon, GA | $58,470 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $58,390 |
| Augusta, GA | $57,430 |
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How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $24.41 ($50,770 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $50,770 against $58,470 nationally, 13% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $53,290, so Atlanta pays 5% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
161 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,600 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.