Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $57,010 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 210
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,050

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 69% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 31% 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
    Rapid City, SD $61,150
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $60,170
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,950
    Cedar Rapids, IA $57,490
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,490
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $57,490

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,730
    Office Clerks, General $43,900
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,420
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,370
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Boise City, ID is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City 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 Boise City, ID is 0.8% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.