NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5053

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

Median Annual Salary $54,700 -3% below national average (national: $56,530)
$55,800Mean Annual
$26Median Hourly
4,070Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$54,700
$42,350
10th pct.
$74,050
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$42,350$20.36
25th percentile$44,160$21.23
50th percentile (median)$54,700$26.30
75th percentile$66,810$32.12
90th percentile (top earners)$74,050$35.60
Mean (average)$55,800$26.83

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $54,700
District of Columbia $67,830 +24%
Iowa $59,550 +9%
Kansas $59,550 +9%
New Jersey $59,550 +9%
South Dakota $59,550 +9%
Wyoming $59,550 +9%
North Dakota $58,780 +7%
Vermont $58,650 +7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary in North Carolina is $55,800 per year. The median (middle) salary is $54,700 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operatorss (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $42,350 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $44,160 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $74,050 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $66,810 per year.

How does the North Carolina 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 North Carolina is $54,700, which is -3% 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