Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,530 -20% vs national
Median hourly $14.68
10th percentile $21,710
90th percentile $42,870
Employed locally 130
National median $38,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,710
    25th
    $29,000
    50th (median)
    $30,530
    75th
    $42,500
    90th
    $42,870

    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

    Related occupations in Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$41,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,780
    Customer Service Representatives$38,890
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$60,510
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Central Pennsylvania is $14.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.24 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania 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 Central Pennsylvania is 20% below 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (10th percentile) earn around $21,710 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,000.