What are the main factors that influence a Mail Clerk's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Mail Clerk's salary?

A Mail Clerk's salary grows with experience: a Mail Clerk (0-1 years)earns $39,212, a Mailroom Supervisor (1-3 years)earns $53,369, a Mailroom Manager (3-5 years)earns $78,093,

What are the highest paying states for a Mail Clerk?

Mail Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mail Clerk roles are District of Columbia $42,871, California $42,708, Massachusetts $42,139. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mail Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Mail Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Mail Clerk, Sr.: $76,808; Senior Mail Processing Clerk: $53,756; Mail Delivery: $41,099; Mail Room Clerk: $39,218; Mail Room Clerk I: $38,790.

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Mail Clerk Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mail Clerk make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mail Clerk in Delaware is $39,212 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

However, a Mail Clerk's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,056
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,152 to $41,748
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,367

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Mail Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,748	$3,479	$803	$20
Average	$39,212	$3,268	$754	$19
25th Percentile	$36,152	$3,013	$695	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Mail Clerk Salaries

A Mail Clerk's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mail Clerk Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mail Clerk's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Mail Clerk (0-1 years): $39,212
Mailroom Supervisor (1-3 years): $53,369
Mailroom Manager (3-5 years): $78,093

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Mail Clerk	0-1 years	$39,212
Mailroom Supervisor	1-3 years	$53,369
Mailroom Manager	3-5 years	$78,093

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How Do Mail Clerk Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mail Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,871.
California: $42,708.
Massachusetts: $42,139.

District of Columbia $42,871 California $42,708 Massachusetts $42,139 Washington $41,984 New Jersey $41,969 Alaska $41,914 Connecticut $41,380 New York $41,163

Hawaii $40,470 Rhode Island $40,145 Maryland $39,924 Minnesota $39,622 Colorado $39,506 Illinois $39,467 Oregon $39,320 Delaware $39,212

New Hampshire $39,144 Virginia $38,991 Pennsylvania $38,546 Nevada $38,321 North Dakota $38,248 Michigan $38,131 Wisconsin $38,089 Vermont $38,004

Texas $37,767 Maine $37,752 Arizona $37,729 Ohio $37,702 Georgia $37,345 Indiana $37,167 Wyoming $37,132 Utah $37,078

Iowa $37,055 Kansas $36,869 Louisiana $36,815 North Carolina $36,796 Missouri $36,788 Florida $36,637 Montana $36,556 Nebraska $36,478

Kentucky $36,436 South Carolina $36,281 Tennessee $36,184 Idaho $36,145 New Mexico $35,862 Oklahoma $35,801 Alabama $35,572 South Dakota $35,189

Arkansas $34,980 West Virginia $34,867 Mississippi $34,530

Top Paying Cities for Mail Clerks

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $39,035
Little Creek: $39,321
Magnolia: $39,264

Lincoln, DE $39,035 Little Creek, DE $39,321 Magnolia, DE $39,264 Milford, DE $39,134 Marydel, DE $39,199 Millsboro, DE $38,871 Millville, DE $38,931 Milton, DE $38,999

Nassau, DE $39,027 Ocean View, DE $38,925 Rehoboth Beach, DE $39,000 Seaford, DE $39,022 Selbyville, DE $38,860 Smyrna, DE $39,348 Viola, DE $39,167 Woodside, DE $39,272

Bear, DE $39,182 Newark, DE $39,167 Claymont, DE $39,247 Delaware City, DE $39,206 Hockessin, DE $39,163 Kirkwood, DE $39,199 Middletown, DE $39,214 Montchanin, DE $39,172

New Castle, DE $39,178 Odessa, DE $39,233 Port Penn, DE $39,259 Rockland, DE $39,176 Saint Georges, DE $39,201 Townsend, DE $39,262 Winterthur, DE $39,181 Lewes, DE $39,014

Wilmington, DE $39,165 Dover, DE $39,321 Dover Afb, DE $39,114 Bethany Beach, DE $38,884 Bethel, DE $38,924 Bridgeville, DE $39,016 Camden Wyoming, DE $39,210 Cheswold, DE $39,308

Clayton, DE $39,309 Dagsboro, DE $38,857 Delmar, DE $38,794 Ellendale, DE $38,912 Felton, DE $39,131 Fenwick Island, DE $38,865 Frankford, DE $38,797 Frederica, DE $39,170

Georgetown, DE $38,842 Greenwood, DE $39,022 Harbeson, DE $38,883 Harrington, DE $39,082 Hartly, DE $39,203 Houston, DE $39,026 Kenton, DE $39,311 Laurel, DE $38,819

Yorklyn, DE $39,175

Mail Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mail Clerk's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$36,152

Average $39,212/year

$41,748

$3,013

Average $3,268/month

$3,479

$695

Average $754/week

$803

$17

Average $19/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,748	$3,479	$803	$20
Average	$39,212	$3,268	$754	$19
25th Percentile	$36,152	$3,013	$695	$17

Mail Clerk Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Mail Clerk, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Mailroom Supervisor role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $53,369 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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