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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Arkansas
$39,000 / year
≈ $3,250 per month · $18.75 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Arkansas · median $39,500
25th percentile
$32,000Average
$39,00075th percentile
$45,000
$32,000Average
$39,00075th percentile
$45,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by state
Alabama$38,000
Arizona$41,500
Arkansas$39,000
California$49,000
Colorado$46,000
Connecticut$46,500
Delaware$39,500
District of Columbia$54,500
Florida$47,000
Georgia$38,500
Hawaii$43,000
Idaho$40,500
Illinois$42,000
Indiana$40,500
Iowa$37,500
Kansas$38,000
Kentucky$39,500
Louisiana$36,000
Maine$46,000
Maryland$43,500
Massachusetts$52,500
Michigan$40,000
Minnesota$46,000
Mississippi$35,500
Missouri$41,000
Montana$40,500
Nebraska$42,000
Nevada$42,500
New Hampshire$44,000
New Jersey$47,500
New Mexico$42,000
New York$45,500
North Carolina$39,500
North Dakota$42,000
Ohio$41,500
Oklahoma$38,500
Oregon$44,500
Pennsylvania$41,000
Rhode Island$43,500
South Carolina$41,000
South Dakota$39,500
Tennessee$37,000
Texas$40,500
Utah$46,000
Vermont$46,000
Virginia$40,000
Washington$50,000
West Virginia$37,500
Wisconsin$39,500
Wyoming$34,500
About this role
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Services do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- Wrap packages or bundles by hand, or by using tying machines.
- Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
- Remove containers of sorted mail or parcels and transfer them to designated areas according to established procedures.
- Sort and route incoming mail, and collect outgoing mail, using carts as necessary.
- Affix postage to packages or letters by hand, or stamp materials, using postage meters.
Top skills: Time Management Speaking Reading Comprehension Monitoring Critical Thinking Writing
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay by experience level
Entry level$32,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$36,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$40,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$48,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$56,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-6.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,900
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by industry
Administrative and Support Services
17,830 workers
$40,500Business Support Services
12,140 workers
$39,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
7,760 workers
$43,000Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
4,580 workers
$49,000Printing and Related Support Activities
4,430 workers
$44,000Printing and Related Support Activities
4,430 workers
$44,000Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
4,350 workers
$43,000Educational Services
4,110 workers
$44,000Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
3,480 workers
$46,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
3,190 workers
$43,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pays 20% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).
Similar-paying roles in Office and Administrative Support
Couriers and Messengers$42,500
Data Entry Keyer$45,000
Gambling Cage Worker$41,000
Telephone Operator$46,500
File Clerk$47,000
Office Clerks, General$48,000
Careers related to Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Postal Service Clerk$64,000
Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,500
Couriers and Messengers$42,500
Data Entry Keyer$45,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make?
The average base salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in the United States is $43,000 per year, or about $20.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $36,500 and $48,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?
The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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