How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Charleston?
$59,490a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $59,490Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| Median | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 75th | $67,790 | $32.59 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Other cities in West Virginia
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| Washington, DC | $59,490 |
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How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $28.60 ($59,490 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $59,490 against $58,470 nationally, 2% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?
The median in West Virginia is $58,470, so Charleston pays 2% more.
Where does Charleston rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
34 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Charleston?
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.