Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $57,490 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 250
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,050

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 85% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,510
    Evansville, IN $57,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,490
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $57,490
    Pennsylvania $56,450
    Nevada $55,410

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,560
    Office Clerks, General $41,210
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,410
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,690
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Roanoke, VA is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke 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 Roanoke, VA is 1.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,380.