Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $52,870 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 2,880
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $52,870
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,050

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 39% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $57,490
    Michigan $57,490
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $57,490
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $57,490
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $56,450
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,410

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Atlanta, GA is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta 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 Atlanta, GA is 6.5% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.