How much does a postal service mail sorter make in San Jose?
$60,200a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $28.94 an hour or $5,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.94
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,160Median: $60,200Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $54,540 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $60,200 | $28.94 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,650 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,710 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,490 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,470 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,470 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,470 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $28.94 ($60,200 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $60,200 against $58,470 nationally, 3% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,490, so San Jose pays 1% more.
Where does San Jose rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
21 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,160 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.