WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-5053

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

Median Annual Salary $57,490 +2% above national average (national: $56,530)
$59,640Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
1,960Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$57,490
$44,160
10th pct.
$74,150
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$44,160$21.23
25th percentile$47,590$22.88
50th percentile (median)$57,490$27.64
75th percentile$72,970$35.08
90th percentile (top earners)$74,150$35.65
Mean (average)$59,640$28.67

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $57,490
District of Columbia $67,830 +18%
Iowa $59,550 +4%
Kansas $59,550 +4%
New Jersey $59,550 +4%
South Dakota $59,550 +4%
Wyoming $59,550 +4%
North Dakota $58,780 +2%
Vermont $58,650 +2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary in Washington is $59,640 per year. The median (middle) salary is $57,490 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operatorss (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $44,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,590 per year.

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

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

How does the Washington 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 Washington is $57,490, which is +2% 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