Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators Salary in California
Also called: Mail Clerks
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators in California earn a median of $44,410 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($39,280)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,710
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,110; the top 10% earn over $63,150. Nationally the range is $30,780 to $54,820.
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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators pay in California
How much do mail clerks and mail machine operators make in California?
The median is $44,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,110 and the top 10% earn over $63,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for mail clerks and mail machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 50 (+13% vs. the national median of $39,280). Living costs are not included.