Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $38,220 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $53,890
Employed locally 40
National median $38,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $38,220
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $53,890

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary vs area income 56% Median Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,320
    District of Columbia $48,230
    Massachusetts $46,160
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,040
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,690

    Nearby metros — Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,970
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $45,690
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $45,060
    California $42,860
    Carson City, NV $42,660

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,060
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,290
    Customer Service Representatives $43,830
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Bakersfield, CA is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.63 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salaries?

    The median Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.2% above the national median of $38,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.