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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $58,510 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,150
Employed locally 480
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $51,040
    50th (median)
    $58,510
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,150

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 37% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 63% 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
    Fresno, CA $58,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,950

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in San Jose, CA is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose 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 Jose, CA is 3.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,040.