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How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Lansing?

$60,740a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $29.20 an hour or $5,062 a month.

Hourly
$29.20
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
9 of 163
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $60,740Highest 10%: $75,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,880$23.50
25th$55,350$26.61
Median$60,740$29.20
75th$75,030$36.07
90th$75,280$36.19

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.

Detroit, MI$59,490
Traverse City, MI$58,980
South Bend, IN$58,780
Grand Rapids, MI$58,470
Postal Service Mail Sorter salary in Michigan Postal Service Mail Sorter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$69,520
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$67,540
Eligibility Interviewer$66,750
Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,440
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,520
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$61,510
Production$60,590
Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,560
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$56,510
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Lansing?

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $29.20 ($60,740 a year).

Do postal service mail sorters make more in Lansing than the national average?

Yes: $60,740 against $58,470 nationally, 4% more.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $59,490, so Lansing pays 2% more.

Where does Lansing rank for postal service mail sorter pay?

9 of 163 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Lansing?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,880 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.