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

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California earn a median salary of $58,748 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.9% vs the national median of $56,530. An estimated 11,260 postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $56,450 to $66,580 depending on location.

$58,748 Avg median salary in California
$66,580 Highest paying metro
$56,450 Lowest paying metro
11,260 Employed in California

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      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Francisco, CA $66,580 $54,370 $74,050 1,720
      Santa Maria, CA $63,690 $55,410 $74,050 180
      San Jose, CA $58,510 $51,040 $72,970 480
      Fresno, CA $58,360 $52,310 $74,050 200
      Bakersfield, CA $57,490 $53,350 $67,830 200
      Los Angeles, CA $57,490 $47,380 $72,970 5,290
      North Coast Region of California $57,490 $53,350 $64,730 40
      Redding, CA $57,490 $45,990 $74,050 50
      Sacramento, CA $57,490 $47,380 $72,970 1,240
      San Diego, CA $57,490 $47,380 $72,970 880
      Riverside, CA $56,450 $44,160 $72,970 870
      Santa Rosa, CA $56,450 $49,210 $74,050 110

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