How much does a postal service mail sorter make in New York?
$58,470a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in New York. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $58,470Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $50,770 | $24.41 | |
| Median | $58,470 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,490 |
| Albany, NY | $58,470 |
| Rochester, NY | $58,470 |
| Syracuse, NY | $57,430 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $55,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail sorters.
| 22. Massachusetts | $58,470 |
| 23. Nevada | $58,470 |
| 24. New Mexico | $58,470 |
| 25. New York | $58,470 |
| 26. Ohio | $58,470 |
| 27. Oklahoma | $58,470 |
| 28. West Virginia | $58,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.11 ($58,470 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $58,470 against $58,470 nationally, 0% more.
Where does New York rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
New York ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays postal service mail sorters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,490 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.