How Much Does a Mail Handler Make in Scranton, PA ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Mail Handler Salary in Scranton, PA

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Scranton, PA is $35,888, equivalent to $17 per hour, $690 weekly, or $2,991 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 Scranton, PA vary widely, spanning from $30,560 to $40,366. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,099) and 75th percentile ($38,232), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,366 per year. This $5,133 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, Scranton Mail Handler often earn 4.5% lower than national averages. However, Scranton currently ranks 544 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 $30,560 Scranton, PA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $33,099 Scranton, PA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $35,888 Scranton, PA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,232 Scranton, PA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,366 Scranton, PA May 18, 2021
25% $33,099 10% $30,560 90% $40,366 75% $38,232 $35,888 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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    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $33,099 to $38,232 with the average base salary of $35,888. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,447 to $40,331 with the average total cash compensation of $36,092.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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