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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $55,970 +46.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $43,270
90th percentile $74,980
Employed locally 240
National median $38,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,270
    25th
    $45,790
    50th (median)
    $55,970
    75th
    $55,970
    90th
    $74,980

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary vs area income 36% Median Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary is 64% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $45,060

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Visalia, CA $42,430

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in San Jose, CA is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 46.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service (10th percentile) earn around $43,270 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,790.