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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $53,350 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.65
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 1,990
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $53,350
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,050

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 34% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $61,630
    Lubbock, TX $59,550
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,550
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,550
    El Paso, TX $57,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,490

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Houston, TX is $25.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 5.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.