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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators vs. Office Clerks, General: Salary Comparison (2026)

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operatorss earn a median salary of $56,530/year, while Office Clerks, Generals earn $43,630/year - a difference of $12,900. Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operatorss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators
Office Clerks, General
Median salary
$56,530
$43,630
Hourly rate
$27.18/hr
$20.97/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$42,600
$29,120
Senior level (90th %)
$74,050
$63,840
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
111,930
2,510,550
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Office & Admin
Office & Admin
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