Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $51,040 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.54
10th percentile $39,770
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 1,170
National median $56,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,770
    25th
    $44,160
    50th (median)
    $51,040
    75th
    $72,970
    90th
    $74,050

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 72% Median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary is 28% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,110
    Madison, WI $58,510
    Omaha, NE-IA $58,360
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,950
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,490

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $45,410
    Office Clerks, General $46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $49,320
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $50,660
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $39,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Springfield, MA is $24.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.19 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, MA is 9.7% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,770 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,160.