How Much Does a Mail Handler Make in Columbus, MS ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Mail Handler Salary in Columbus, MS

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Columbus, MS is $32,094, equivalent to $15 per hour, $617 weekly, or $2,675 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mail Handler in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Mail Handler in Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $27,329 to $36,098. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($29,600) and 75th percentile ($34,190), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,098 per year. This $4,590 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Shipping and Receiving, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Mail Handler often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 803 statewide for Mail Handler job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $27,329 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $29,600 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $32,094 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $34,190 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,098 Columbus, MS May 18, 2021
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What is a Mail Handler ?

A postal worker is one who works for a post office, such as a mail carrier. In the U.S., postal workers are represented by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union - NPMHU, the National Association of Rural Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union, part of the AFL-CIO. In Canada, they are represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and in the United Kingdom by the Communication Workers Union. The US Postal Service employs around 584,000 people. The bulk of these work as: Service clerks - Sell stamps and postage, help people pick up packages and assist with other services...

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    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mail Handler in Columbus, MS. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $29,600 to $34,190 with the average base salary of $32,094. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,016 to $36,067 with the average total cash compensation of $32,276.

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About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

Columbus, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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