How much does a postal service mail sorter make in California?
$59,490a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in California. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $59,490Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,650 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,710 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,490 |
| Redding, CA | $59,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,470 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail sorters.
| 5. Wyoming | $60,530 |
| 6. North Dakota | $59,840 |
| 7. Minnesota | $59,740 |
| 8. California | $59,490 |
| 9. Hawaii | $59,490 |
| 10. Maine | $59,490 |
| 11. Michigan | $59,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $28.60 ($59,490 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $59,490 against $58,470 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
California ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays postal service mail sorters the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $63,650 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.