Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $57,490 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $45,780
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 130
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,780
    25th
    $52,310
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $68,540
    90th
    $74,050

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 86% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Erie, PA $72,970
    New Haven, CT $72,970
    District of Columbia $67,830
    Duluth, MN-WI $67,200
    Wichita, KS $67,180
    Salem, OR $66,810

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $61,630
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,550
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,550
    Lubbock, TX $59,550
    El Paso, TX $57,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,490

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,310
    Customer Service Representatives $37,250
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $57,990
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $32,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Amarillo, TX is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary in Amarillo, TX is 1.7% above the national median of $56,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,780 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,310.