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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$58,310
Median Annual
$56,530
Total Workforce
111,930
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Erie, PA | $65,450 | 40 |
| #2 | Wichita, KS | $62,930 | 240 |
| #3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,920 | 1,720 |
| #4 | Rapid City, SD | $62,860 | 30 |
| #5 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $62,780 | 180 |
| #6 | Salem, OR | $62,600 | 30 |
| #7 | Duluth, MN-WI | $62,590 | 50 |
| #8 | District of Columbia | $62,300 | 460 |
| #9 | Fargo, ND-MN | $61,920 | 120 |
| #10 | Rocky Mount, NC | $61,860 | 100 |
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