How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Washington?
$59,490a year
Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in Washington. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $59,490Highest 10%: $75,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,530 | $21.89 | |
| 25th | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| Median | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 75th | $75,030 | $36.07 | |
| 90th | $75,280 | $36.19 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $59,740 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $59,490 |
| Yakima, WA | $58,470 |
| Portland, OR | $57,660 |
| Spokane, WA | $57,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postal service mail sorters.
| 12. Nebraska | $59,490 |
| 13. Rhode Island | $59,490 |
| 14. Vermont | $59,490 |
| 15. Washington | $59,490 |
| 16. Arkansas | $58,470 |
| 17. Colorado | $58,470 |
| 18. Connecticut | $58,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $28.60 ($59,490 a year).
Do postal service mail sorters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $59,490 against $58,470 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Washington rank for postal service mail sorter pay?
Washington ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays postal service mail sorters the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $59,740 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.