As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Iowa is $36,024, equivalent to $17 per hour, $693 weekly, or $3,002 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $30,676 to $40,518. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,224) and 75th percentile ($38,376), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,518 per year. This $5,152 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, Iowa Mail Handler often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide for Mail Handler job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mail Handler Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $30,676 IA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $33,224 IA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,024 IA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,376 IA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,518 IA 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $33,190 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $35,002 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $34,821 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $34,929 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $34,821 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $34,603 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $34,350 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $31,922 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $31,886 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $34,821 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Mailroom Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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