How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Portland?
$59,760a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $28.73 an hour or $4,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.73
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $59,760Highest 10%: $76,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $52,670 | $25.32 | |
| Median | $59,760 | $28.73 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $76,090 | $36.58 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| Bangor, ME | $58,300 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $28.73 ($59,760 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,760 against $58,470 nationally, 2% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $59,490, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
23 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,090 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.