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 |