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

$58,470a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.

Hourly
$28.11
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
87 of 163
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $58,470Highest 10%: $75,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,880$23.50
25th$54,540$26.22
Median$58,470$28.11
75th$75,030$36.07
90th$75,280$36.19

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.

Omaha, NE$59,490
Postal Service Mail Sorter salary in Nebraska Postal Service Mail Sorter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,410
Brokerage Clerk$65,350
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,590
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,280
Cargo and Freight Agent$60,120
Postal Service Clerk$57,430
Dispatcher$57,120
Production$57,000
Eligibility Interviewer$55,440
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).

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

Yes: $58,470 against $58,470 nationally, 0% more.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $59,490, so Lincoln pays 2% less.

Where does Lincoln rank for postal service mail sorter pay?

87 of 163 metro areas with data.

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

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.