Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service is $17.69 an hour ($36,780 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.

$17.69Median hourly pay
$29,990–$43,930Middle half of workers, yearly
1,610People in this job in Virginia

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($39,280). Virginia ranks 39th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.05$27,140
25% of workers$14.42$29,990
Half of workers (median)$17.69$36,780
75% of workers$21.12$43,930
90% of workers$25.60$53,250

Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Richmond$38,170360
Lynchburg$36,82090
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$36,210250
Roanoke$34,31050

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for mail clerks and mail machine operators, except postal service

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -7.2% over ten years, declining · about 4,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Virginia

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,380
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,380
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44,290
Postal Service Mail Carriers$62,070
Data Entry Keyers$38,900
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58,300
Couriers and Messengers$37,820
Postal Service Clerks$62,610

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.