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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $59,550 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.63
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 180
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $53,350
    50th (median)
    $59,550
    75th
    $70,950
    90th
    $74,050

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 96% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 4% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $59,550
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $59,550
    El Paso, TX $57,950
    Amarillo, TX $57,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,490

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $36,220
    Customer Service Representatives $36,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,700
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,980
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $43,210
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Lubbock, TX is $28.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 5.3% above 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,350.