Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary
The median pay for a mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service in Colorado is $43,430/year ($20.88/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $43K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $43K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by metro in Colorado
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $43K | +0% | 670 |
| Colorado Springs | $42K | -3% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services typically earn — is $32K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,927/month.
Is mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 11% above the national median — $43K here vs. $39K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services?
Colorado pays $43K median vs. the U.S. average of $39K — that’s +11%.
How much do mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services make in Colorado?
The median is $43,430 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,120, and experienced mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services can clear $58,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $43K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,919/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary is worth about $43,430 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.