As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in New Jersey is $41,256, equivalent to $20 per hour, $793 weekly, or $3,438 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $35,131 to $46,403. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($38,050) and 75th percentile ($43,950), while top earners (90th percentile) make $46,403 per year. This $5,900 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, New Jersey Mail Handler often earn 9.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $35,131 NJ May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,050 NJ May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $41,256 NJ May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $43,950 NJ May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $46,403 NJ May 18, 2021
25% $38,050 10% $35,131 90% $46,403 75% $43,950 $41,256 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $40,944 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $41,669 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $41,705 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $40,908 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $42,321 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $40,944 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $40,328 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $40,654 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $41,705 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $40,944 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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