SOC 43-5053 · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in New York is $68,972 per year ($33.16/hr). This is 22% higher than the national median of $56,534. The middle 50% earn between $57,807 and $89,019 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $90,339.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $24.99 | $51,970 | +22.0% |
| P25 | $27.79 | $57,807 | +22.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $33.16 | $68,972 | +22.0% |
| P75 | $42.80 | $89,019 | +22.0% |
| P90 | $43.43 | $90,339 | +22.0% |
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 New York is approximately $68,972, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 22% higher than the national median of $56,534.
Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) in New York earn approximately $51,970 per year. The 25th percentile is $57,807. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $90,339.
New York pays 22% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $56,534 vs $68,972 in New York. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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