Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $57,490 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 880
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $47,380
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,050

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 44% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $63,690
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $61,630
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $59,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $58,510
    Fresno, CA $58,360

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA 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 San Diego?

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