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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,980
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.2% vs 2024
$39,450
Mean Salary
$37,980
Median Salary
$18.26
Hourly Rate
2,810 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $37,980 per year ($3,165/month).
This is 4.0% below the national average of $39,556.
Pennsylvania ranks #31 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 2,810 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 6.2% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania range from $29,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,540 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,020 and $45,450.
Median $37,980
P10: $29,050P25: $34,020P75: $45,450P90: $50,540
10th
$29,050
25th
$34,020
Median
$37,980
75th
$45,450
90th
$50,540
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,050
$13.97
$2,420
25th Percentile
$34,020
$16.36
$2,835
Median (50th)
$37,980
$18.26
$3,165
75th Percentile
$45,450
$21.85
$3,787
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,540
$24.30
$4,211
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#31
Pennsylvania ranks #31 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania is $37,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,450.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania range from $29,050 at the 10th percentile to $50,540 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,020 and $45,450.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $29,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,020 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,810 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania is approximately $18.26 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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