Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Illinois earn a median salary of $57,795 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.2% vs the national median of $56,530. An estimated 5,870 postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $56,450 to $59,170 depending on location.
$57,795
Avg median salary in Illinois
$59,170
Highest paying metro
$56,450
Lowest paying metro
5,870
Employed in Illinois
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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
inPostal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $59,170 | $52,540 | $74,050 | 90 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,030 | $53,350 | $72,970 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $56,530 | $47,380 | $72,970 | 140 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $56,450 | $45,990 | $72,970 | 5,450 |