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How much does a postal service mail sorter make in Washington?

$59,490a year

Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $28.60 an hour or $4,958 a month.

Hourly
$28.60
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
55 of 163
Jobs in the area
2,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,530Median: $59,490Highest 10%: $76,360
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,530$21.89
25th$50,770$24.41
Median$59,490$28.60
75th$75,030$36.07
90th$76,360$36.71

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for postal service mail sorters.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$90,320
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$77,220
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,400
Financial Clerk$73,030
Desktop Publisher$72,590
Brokerage Clerk$66,860
Eligibility Interviewer$66,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,630
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,440
Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a postal service mail sorter make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area 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.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $66,750, so Washington pays 11% less.

Where does Washington rank for postal service mail sorter pay?

55 of 163 metro areas with data.

How much does a postal service mail sorter make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,360 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.