How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Buffalo?
$55,690a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $26.77 an hour or $4,641 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $55,690Highest 10%: $75,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 75th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 90th | $75,030 | $36.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| New York, NY | $59,490 |
| Albany, NY | $58,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,470 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $55,870 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $26.77 ($55,690 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $55,690 against $58,470 nationally, 5% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $58,470, so Buffalo pays 5% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
148 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,030 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.