How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Santa Maria?
$61,710a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $29.67 an hour or $5,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.67
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 163
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $61,710Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $54,540 | $26.22 | |
| Median | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 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 |
| Fresno, CA | $60,530 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,200 |
| San Jose, 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 Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $29.67 ($61,710 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $61,710 against $58,470 nationally, 6% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $59,490, so Santa Maria pays 4% more.
Where does Santa Maria rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
6 of 163 metro areas with data.
How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,880 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.