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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,780
Median Annual Salary
▲
+11.7% vs 2024
$44,480
Mean Salary
$44,780
Median Salary
$21.53
Hourly Rate
160 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine earn a median salary of $44,780 per year ($3,731/month).
This is 13.2% above the national average of $39,556.
Maine ranks #7 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 160 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 11.7% 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 Maine
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine range from $37,490 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,840 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,870 and $47,960.
Median $44,780
P10: $37,490P25: $39,870P75: $47,960P90: $49,840
10th
$37,490
25th
$39,870
Median
$44,780
75th
$47,960
90th
$49,840
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,490
$18.02
$3,124
25th Percentile
$39,870
$19.17
$3,322
Median (50th)
$44,780
$21.53
$3,731
75th Percentile
$47,960
$23.06
$3,996
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,840
$23.96
$4,153
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,480 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Maine ranks #7 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 Maine?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine is $44,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,480.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine range from $37,490 at the 10th percentile to $49,840 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,870 and $47,960.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Maine typically start around $37,490 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,870 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 160 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Maine?
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 Maine is approximately $21.53 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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