NM · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5053

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

Median Annual Salary $55,410 -2% below national average (national: $56,530)
$57,210Mean Annual
$27Median Hourly
410Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$55,410
$42,600
10th pct.
$74,050
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$42,600$20.48
25th percentile$45,990$22.11
50th percentile (median)$55,410$26.64
75th percentile$72,970$35.08
90th percentile (top earners)$74,050$35.60
Mean (average)$57,210$27.50

How New Mexico Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Mexico
New Mexico (current) $55,410
District of Columbia $67,830 +22%
Iowa $59,550 +7%
Kansas $59,550 +7%
New Jersey $59,550 +7%
South Dakota $59,550 +7%
Wyoming $59,550 +7%
North Dakota $58,780 +6%
Vermont $58,650 +6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary in New Mexico is $57,210 per year. The median (middle) salary is $55,410 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operatorss (10th percentile) in New Mexico typically earn around $42,600 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $45,990 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Mexico make approximately $74,050 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $72,970 per year.

How does the New Mexico 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 New Mexico is $55,410, which is -2% below 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