How much does a postal service mail sorter make in New Jersey?
$60,530a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in New Jersey. That is $29.10 an hour or $5,044 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.10
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $60,530Highest 10%: $76,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $60,530 | $29.10 | |
| 75th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 90th | $76,360 | $36.71 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Trenton, NJ | $59,740 |
| New York, NY | $59,490 |
| Allentown, PA | $58,470 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $57,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail sorters.
| 1. District of Columbia | $66,750 |
| 2. South Dakota | $61,570 |
| 3. Iowa | $60,530 |
| 4. New Jersey | $60,530 |
| 5. Wyoming | $60,530 |
| 6. North Dakota | $59,840 |
| 7. Minnesota | $59,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $29.10 ($60,530 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $60,530 against $58,470 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays postal service mail sorters the most?
Trenton-Princeton, NJ, with a median of $59,740 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.