Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators does

You sort incoming and outgoing mail by destination, operate mail processing machines, and organize packages for delivery routes. This fast-paced role requires accuracy and the ability to work efficiently in a busy postal facility.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.

Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
• Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
• Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $47,540/yr
• First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr