How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Richmond?
$55,350a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $26.61 an hour or $4,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.61
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 1,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,600Median: $55,350Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 25th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| Median | $55,350 | $26.61 | |
| 75th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| Roanoke, VA | $59,490 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,490 |
| Washington, DC | $59,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $26.61 ($55,350 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $55,350 against $58,470 nationally, 5% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $58,300, so Richmond pays 5% less.
Where does Richmond rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
155 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,600 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.