Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $54,370 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.14
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 230
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $54,370
    75th
    $65,600
    90th
    $74,050

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 62% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $67,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,580
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,550
    Wisconsin $57,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,490
    Corpus Christi, TX $57,490

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,010
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,360
    Office Clerks, General$49,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,400
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,530
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Colorado Springs, CO is $26.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.13 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 3.8% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,380.