VA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-9051

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Virginia

Median Annual Salary $34,260 -10% below national average (national: $38,150)
$37,270Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
1,550Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$34,260
$24,960
10th pct.
$55,230
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,960$12.00
25th percentile$28,190$13.56
50th percentile (median)$34,260$16.47
75th percentile$43,600$20.96
90th percentile (top earners)$55,230$26.56
Mean (average)$37,270$17.92

How Virginia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Virginia
Virginia (current) $34,260
District of Columbia $48,230 +41%
Massachusetts $46,160 +35%
Hawaii $44,700 +30%
Washington $44,260 +29%
Vermont $43,440 +27%
Colorado $43,160 +26%
California $42,860 +25%
Minnesota $42,650 +24%

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Related Occupations in Virginia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,970 64,720
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $33,920 7,850
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $34,900 8,940
School Bus Monitors $33,410 1,870
Sewing Machine Operators $33,280 1,690
Recreation Workers $35,260 8,260

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary in Virginia is $37,270 per year. The median (middle) salary is $34,260 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services (10th percentile) in Virginia typically earn around $24,960 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,190 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Virginia make approximately $55,230 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $43,600 per year.

How does the Virginia 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 Virginia is $34,260, which is -10% below 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