SOC 43-5053 · California · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California is $66,711 per year ($32.07/hr). This is 18% higher than the national median of $56,534. The middle 50% earn between $55,911 and $86,100 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $87,377.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $24.17 | $50,266 | +18.0% |
| P25 | $26.88 | $55,911 | +18.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $32.07 | $66,711 | +18.0% |
| P75 | $41.39 | $86,100 | +18.0% |
| P90 | $42.01 | $87,377 | +18.0% |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The median (P50) annual salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California is approximately $66,711, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 18% higher than the national median of $56,534.
Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) in California earn approximately $50,266 per year. The 25th percentile is $55,911. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $87,377.
California pays 18% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $56,534 vs $66,711 in California. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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