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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,410
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.6% vs 2024
$47,290
Mean Salary
$44,410
Median Salary
$21.35
Hourly Rate
4,710 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California earn a median salary of $44,410 per year ($3,700/month).
This is 12.3% above the national average of $39,556.
California ranks #8 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 4,710 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.85
English Language
3.36
Mathematics
2.97
Law and Government
2.55
Education and Training
2.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(6.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California range from $36,110 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,150 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,680 and $52,240.
Median $44,410
P10: $36,110P25: $38,680P75: $52,240P90: $63,150
10th
$36,110
25th
$38,680
Median
$44,410
75th
$52,240
90th
$63,150
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,110
$17.36
$3,009
25th Percentile
$38,680
$18.60
$3,223
Median (50th)
$44,410
$21.35
$3,700
75th Percentile
$52,240
$25.12
$4,353
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,150
$30.36
$5,262
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
California ranks #8 of 50 states
$39,556
National avg. for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in California?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California is $44,410 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,290.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California range from $36,110 at the 10th percentile to $63,150 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,680 and $52,240.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in California typically start around $36,110 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,680 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,710 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California is approximately $21.35 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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