Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Wisconsin, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Wisconsin Median
$58,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $58,470
State Rank
#29 of 51
1,420 employed here

How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make in Wisconsin?

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Wisconsin take home a median of $58,470 annually — roughly $28.11 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $58,470.

Within Wisconsin, entry-level pay starts around $47,440 while the top 10% make $75,280 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,670 and $75,030 a year.

Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary range in Wisconsin

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$47,440$22.81
25th percentile (early career)$52,670$25.32
50th percentile (median)$58,470$28.11
75th percentile (experienced)$75,030$36.07
90th percentile (top earners)$75,280$36.19

How Wisconsin compares

Wisconsin ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$66,750
2South Dakota$61,570
3Iowa$60,530
4New Jersey$60,530
5Wyoming$60,530

Working as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in Wisconsin

Nationally, about 105,000 people work as Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Wisconsin pay ($58,470) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators make in Wisconsin?
The median Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators salary in Wisconsin is $58,470 per year, or about $28.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,440 at the entry level to $75,280 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wisconsin pay compare to the national average?
Wisconsin pays Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators about 0% more than the national median of $58,470. Wisconsin ranks 29th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators?
Yes on pay — Wisconsin pays above the national median for this occupation, at $58,470 a year. About 1,420 Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators are employed in Wisconsin. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin?
The highest-paying occupations in Wisconsin include Cardiologist ($636,580), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($572,060), Anesthesiologist ($443,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.