Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Nebraska
The median pay for a mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service in Nebraska is $39,150/year ($18.82/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in Nebraska?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska
Entry-level mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by metro in Nebraska
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $39K | +0% | 150 |
| Lincoln | $39K | -2% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services make in Nebraska?
The median is $39,150 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,530, and experienced mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal services can clear $47,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in Nebraska?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,692/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 41.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service salary go in Nebraska?
Nebraska 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 $43,476 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.