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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Virginia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Virginia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,780
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.4% vs 2024
$38,840
Mean Salary
$36,780
Median Salary
$17.68
Hourly Rate
1,610 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Virginia
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia earn a median salary of $36,780 per year ($3,065/month).
This is 7.0% below the national average of $39,556.
Virginia ranks #38 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation across Virginia.
Salaries increased by 7.4% 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 Virginia
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia range from $27,140 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $53,250 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,990 and $43,930.
Median $36,780
P10: $27,140P25: $29,990P75: $43,930P90: $53,250
10th
$27,140
25th
$29,990
Median
$36,780
75th
$43,930
90th
$53,250
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,140
$13.05
$2,261
25th Percentile
$29,990
$14.42
$2,499
Median (50th)
$36,780
$17.68
$3,065
75th Percentile
$43,930
$21.12
$3,660
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$53,250
$25.60
$4,437
Note: The mean (average) salary of $38,840 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Virginia ranks #38 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 Virginia?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia is $36,780 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $38,840.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia range from $27,140 at the 10th percentile to $53,250 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,990 and $43,930.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Virginia typically start around $27,140 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,610 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Virginia?
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 Virginia is approximately $17.68 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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