SOC 43-9051 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service is $38,147 per year ($18.34/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $34,445 and $44,949 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $52,146 per year. There are approximately 62,730 mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $14.16 | $29,453 |
| P25 | $16.56 | $34,445 |
| P50MEDIAN | $18.34 | $38,147 |
| P75 | $21.61 | $44,949 |
| P90 | $25.07 | $52,146 |
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 national median salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service is $38,147 per year ($18.34/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $34,445 and $44,949 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service is $52,146 per year ($25.07/hr). The 75th percentile is $44,949 per year.
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,453 per year ($14.16/hr). The 25th percentile is $34,445 per year.
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