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

$37,445 $121,518
10th pct Median: $70,650 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$37,445
25th Percentile$50,868
50th (Median)$70,650
75th Percentile$97,497
90th (Top Earners)$121,518
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The California median salary of $70,650 for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $47,131 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 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make in California?
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California earn a median annual salary of $70,650 per year ($33.97/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $56,520.
Is California a good state for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators?
California pays above the national average for postal service mail sorters, processors, and processing machine operators, 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 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 149.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $70,650 salary in California has the purchasing power of approximately $47,131 in Missouri. Higher living costs in California reduce real purchasing power.
How does California compare to neighboring states for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 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 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in California

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators 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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