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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Utah
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make in Utah?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$57,430
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.6% vs 2024
$59,140
Mean Salary
$57,430
Median Salary
$27.61
Hourly Rate
860 people work as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary by percentile in Utah
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah earn a median salary of $57,430 per year ($4,785/month).
This is 1.3% below the national average of $58,195.
Utah ranks #36 out of 51 states for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators pay.
Approximately 860 people work in this occupation across Utah.
Salaries increased by 3.6% 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 Utah
Salaries for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah range from $45,530 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $75,030 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,880 and $69,850.
Median $57,430
P10: $45,530P25: $48,880P75: $69,850P90: $75,030
10th
$45,530
25th
$48,880
Median
$57,430
75th
$69,850
90th
$75,030
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,530
$21.89
$3,794
25th Percentile
$48,880
$23.50
$4,073
Median (50th)
$57,430
$27.61
$4,785
75th Percentile
$69,850
$33.58
$5,820
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$75,030
$36.07
$6,252
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,140 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
Utah ranks #36 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 Utah?
The median annual salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah is $57,430 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,140.
What is the salary range for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah?
Salaries for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah range from $45,530 at the 10th percentile to $75,030 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,880 and $69,850.
What is the starting salary for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah?
Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators positions in Utah typically start around $45,530 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,880 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 860 people are employed as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah.
What is the hourly rate for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Utah?
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 Utah is approximately $27.61 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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