IA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5053

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

Median Annual Salary $59,550 +5% above national average (national: $56,530)
$61,010Mean Annual
$29Median Hourly
1,050Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,550
$45,990
10th pct.
$74,150
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,990$22.11
25th percentile$51,040$24.54
50th percentile (median)$59,550$28.63
75th percentile$72,970$35.08
90th percentile (top earners)$74,150$35.65
Mean (average)$61,010$29.33

How Iowa Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Iowa
Iowa (current) $59,550
District of Columbia $67,830 +14%
Kansas $59,550 +0%
New Jersey $59,550 +0%
South Dakota $59,550 +0%
Wyoming $59,550 +0%
North Dakota $58,780 -1%
Vermont $58,650 -2%
Nebraska $58,510 -2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary in Iowa?

The mean postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary in Iowa is $61,010 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,550 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Iowa?

Entry-level postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operatorss (10th percentile) in Iowa typically earn around $45,990 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $51,040 per year.

What is the highest Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary in Iowa?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Iowa make approximately $74,150 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $72,970 per year.

How does the Iowa Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary compare to the national average?

The median postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary in Iowa is $59,550, which is +5% above national average of $56,530.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes