Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in California
Also called: Postal Service Mail Sorters
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California earn a median of $59,490 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($58,470)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,090
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,440; the top 10% earn over $75,280. Nationally the range is $45,530 to $75,280.
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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators pay in California
How much do postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators make in California?
The median is $59,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,440 and the top 10% earn over $75,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $58,470). Living costs are not included.