Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $63,690 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.62
10th percentile $45,990
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 180
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,990
    25th
    $55,410
    50th (median)
    $63,690
    75th
    $74,050
    90th
    $74,050

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 66% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 34% 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Santa Maria, CA is $30.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, CA is 12.7% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $45,990 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,410.