How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Texas?
$56,390a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in Texas. That is $27.11 an hour or $4,699 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.11
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,600Median: $56,390Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,600 | $19.52 | |
| 25th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| Median | $56,390 | $27.11 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| McAllen, TX | $61,570 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,490 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $59,490 |
| Abilene, TX | $58,470 |
| Austin, TX | $58,470 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,470 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,470 |
| Midland, TX | $57,950 |
| Beaumont, TX | $57,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $57,800 |
| Dallas, TX | $56,390 |
| Houston, TX | $55,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail sorters.
| 42. Pennsylvania | $57,430 |
| 43. Utah | $57,430 |
| 44. Tennessee | $56,390 |
| 45. Texas | $56,390 |
| 46. Alaska | $55,350 |
| 47. Arizona | $55,350 |
| 48. North Carolina | $55,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $27.11 ($56,390 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $56,390 against $58,470 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays postal service mail sorters the most?
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX, with a median of $61,570 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.