As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in South Dakota is $33,840, equivalent to $16 per hour, $651 weekly, or $2,820 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 South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $28,817 to $38,063. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,211) and 75th percentile ($36,050), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,063 per year. This $4,839 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, South Dakota Mail Handler often earn 10.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 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 $28,817 SD May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $31,211 SD May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $33,840 SD May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,050 SD May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,063 SD May 18, 2021
25% $31,211 10% $28,817 90% $38,063 75% $36,050 $33,840 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $31,704 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $30,509 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $32,357 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $29,965 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $29,965 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $29,965 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $32,139 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $32,357 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $31,704 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $31,161 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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