Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Alabama

$16,697 $54,187
10th pct Median: $31,504 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$16,697
25th Percentile$22,683
50th (Median)$31,504
75th Percentile$43,476
90th (Top Earners)$54,187
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Alabama median salary of $31,504 for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service has the purchasing power of approximately $35,279 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Alabama's lower cost of living (COL index: 89.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Alabama?
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Alabama earn a median annual salary of $31,504 per year ($15.15/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $35,800.
Is Alabama a good state for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service?
Alabama pays slightly below the national average for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service. Cost of living in Alabama is lower average (COL index: 89.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Alabama?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 89.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $31,504 salary in Alabama has the purchasing power of approximately $35,279 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Alabama increase real purchasing power.
How does Alabama compare to neighboring states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Alabama

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Alabama

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the administrative sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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