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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,830
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.1% vs 2024
$37,990
Mean Salary
$37,830
Median Salary
$18.19
Hourly Rate
1,280 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina earn a median salary of $37,830 per year ($3,152/month).
This is 4.4% below the national average of $39,556.
North Carolina ranks #34 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 1,280 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 4.1% 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 North Carolina
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina range from $28,420 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,570 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,450 and $42,350.
Median $37,830
P10: $28,420P25: $32,450P75: $42,350P90: $47,570
10th
$28,420
25th
$32,450
Median
$37,830
75th
$42,350
90th
$47,570
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$28,420
$13.66
$2,368
25th Percentile
$32,450
$15.60
$2,704
Median (50th)
$37,830
$18.19
$3,152
75th Percentile
$42,350
$20.36
$3,529
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,570
$22.87
$3,964
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
North Carolina ranks #34 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 North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina is $37,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,990.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina range from $28,420 at the 10th percentile to $47,570 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,450 and $42,350.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in North Carolina typically start around $28,420 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,450 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,280 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina is approximately $18.19 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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