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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $66,580 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.01
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 1,720
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $54,370
    50th (median)
    $66,580
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $74,150

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 50% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 50% 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
    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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,950

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $55,790
    Customer Service Representatives $56,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $60,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $83,020
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,480
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $61,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in San Francisco, CA is $32.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco 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 Francisco, CA is 17.8% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,370.