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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Puerto Rico

The median pay for a postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators in Puerto Rico is $54,370/year ($26.14/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $43K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.

$54K
Median annual
$26.14/hr
Hourly rate
$43K
Entry level (10th %)
$73K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $54K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,810/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$54,370/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,398/mo

About postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 111,930
Puerto Rico employed: 820
Category: Office & Admin

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $42,600, 25th percentile $45,990, median $54,370, 75th percentile $59,550, 90th percentile $72,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$43K25th$46KMedian$54K75th$60K90th$73K
Bar chart showing Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $42,600, 25th percentile $45,990, median $54,370, 75th percentile $59,550, 90th percentile $72,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators (10th percentile) start around $43K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $73K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.

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Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$68K+20%460
South Dakota$60K+5%230
New Jersey$60K+5%4,090
Wyoming$60K+5%120
Iowa$60K+5%1,050
Kansas$60K+5%670
North Dakota$59K+4%250
Vermont$59K+4%130
Nebraska$59K+4%660
Delaware$57K+2%450
Wisconsin$57K+2%1,570
Connecticut$57K+2%1,160
Montana$57K+2%270
West Virginia$57K+2%460
Arkansas$57K+2%650
Washington$57K+2%1,960
Oklahoma$57K+2%810
New York$57K+2%9,170
Rhode Island$57K+2%630
Maine$57K+2%500
California$57K+2%11,330
Michigan$57K+2%3,880
Minnesota$57K+2%2,050
Texas$57K+2%7,430
Kentucky$57K+1%950
Idaho$57K+0%250
Massachusetts$57K+0%3,220
Pennsylvania$56K-0%6,010
Arizona$56K-0%1,940
Hawaii$56K-0%440
Illinois$56K-0%5,920
Maryland$56K-0%2,780
Missouri$56K-0%2,900
New Hampshire$56K-0%760
Virginia$56K-0%2,660
Florida$56K-1%7,480
South Carolina$56K-1%1,400
Ohio$56K-1%4,170
New Mexico$55K-2%410
Nevada$55K-2%950
Utah$55K-2%880
Louisiana$55K-2%1,310
Mississippi$55K-2%390
Oregon$55K-2%1,220
Alabama$55K-2%1,220
Indiana$55K-2%2,090
North Carolina$55K-3%4,070
Tennessee$54K-4%3,040
Georgia$54K-4%3,200
Alaska$53K-6%260
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Frequently asked questions

How much do postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $54,370 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,600, and experienced postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators can clear $72,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $54K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,810/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 37.1% 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 postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators salary is worth about $54,370 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators 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.

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