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

$23,718 $76,970
10th pct Median: $44,750 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$23,718
25th Percentile$32,220
50th (Median)$44,750
75th Percentile$61,755
90th (Top Earners)$76,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $44,750 for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service has the purchasing power of approximately $29,853 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

California's higher cost of living (COL index: 149.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-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 California?
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California earn a median annual salary of $44,750 per year ($21.51/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $35,800.
Is California a good state for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service?
California pays above the national average for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in California is higher average (COL index: 149.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $44,750 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $29,853 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California 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 California

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $387,400
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $382,775
3 Neurologists $369,500
4 Surgeons, All Other $368,150
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $339,850
6 Psychiatrists $312,248
7 Physicians, Pathologists $304,900
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $304,175
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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