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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$59,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$61,530
Mean Salary
$59,490
Median Salary
$28.60
Hourly Rate
10,090 people work as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California earn a median salary of $59,490 per year ($4,957/month).
This is 2.2% above the national average of $58,195.
California ranks #8 out of 51 states for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 10,090 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution for the United States Postal Service (USPS). Examine, sort, and route mail. Load, operate, and occasionally adjust and repair mail processing, sorting, and canceling machinery. Keep records of shipments, pouches, and sacks, and perform other duties related to mail handling within the postal service. Includes postal service mail sorters and processors employed by USPS contractors.
Top Skills
Monitoring
3.12
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
3.04
Production and Processing
2.46
Customer and Personal Service
2.4
Administrative
2.25
Administration and Management
2.17
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(81.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California
Salaries for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California range from $47,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,280 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $50,770 and $75,030.
Median $59,490
P10: $47,440P25: $50,770P75: $75,030P90: $75,280
10th
$47,440
25th
$50,770
Median
$59,490
75th
$75,030
90th
$75,280
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,440
$22.81
$3,953
25th Percentile
$50,770
$24.41
$4,230
Median (50th)
$59,490
$28.60
$4,957
75th Percentile
$75,030
$36.07
$6,252
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,280
$36.19
$6,273
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,530 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
California ranks #8 of 51 states
$58,195
National avg. for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make in California?
The median annual salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California is $59,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,530.
What is the salary range for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California?
Salaries for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California range from $47,440 at the 10th percentile to $75,280 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $50,770 and $75,030.
What is the starting salary for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California?
Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators positions in California typically start around $47,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $50,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,090 people are employed as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California is approximately $28.60 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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