NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-9051

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $40,570 +6% above national average (national: $38,150)
$44,830Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
3,490Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$40,570
$33,920
10th pct.
$61,690
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$33,920$16.31
25th percentile$36,890$17.74
50th percentile (median)$40,570$19.51
75th percentile$48,210$23.18
90th percentile (top earners)$61,690$29.66
Mean (average)$44,830$21.55

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $40,570
District of Columbia $48,230 +19%
Massachusetts $46,160 +14%
Hawaii $44,700 +10%
Washington $44,260 +9%
Vermont $43,440 +7%
Colorado $43,160 +6%
California $42,860 +6%
Minnesota $42,650 +5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary in New Jersey?

The mean mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary in New Jersey is $44,830 per year. The median (middle) salary is $40,570 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in New Jersey?

Entry-level mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $33,920 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,890 per year.

What is the highest Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary in New Jersey?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $61,690 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $48,210 per year.

How does the New Jersey Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary compare to the national average?

The median mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary in New Jersey is $40,570, which is +6% above national average of $38,150.

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