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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,190
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.4% vs 2024
$40,720
Mean Salary
$38,190
Median Salary
$18.36
Hourly Rate
3,150 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois earn a median salary of $38,190 per year ($3,182/month).
This is 3.5% below the national average of $39,556.
Illinois ranks #28 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 3,150 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 3.4% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois range from $31,230 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,440 and $45,530.
Median $38,190
P10: $31,230P25: $35,440P75: $45,530P90: $50,640
10th
$31,230
25th
$35,440
Median
$38,190
75th
$45,530
90th
$50,640
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,230
$15.01
$2,602
25th Percentile
$35,440
$17.04
$2,953
Median (50th)
$38,190
$18.36
$3,182
75th Percentile
$45,530
$21.89
$3,794
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,640
$24.35
$4,220
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#28
Illinois ranks #28 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois is $38,190 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,720.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois range from $31,230 at the 10th percentile to $50,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,440 and $45,530.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Illinois typically start around $31,230 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,440 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,150 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Illinois?
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 Illinois is approximately $18.36 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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