Mail Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Mail Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mail Associate in the United States is $38,836 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,707
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,914 to $41,386
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,254
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Mail Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $41,386 $3,449 $796 $20
Average $38,836 $3,236 $747 $19
25th Percentile $35,914 $2,993 $691 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Mail Associate Salaries

A Mail Associate'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mail Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mail Associate'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $38,111
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $38,723
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $39,773
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $39,886
  • Expert (over 8 years): $39,961
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mail Associate$38,111
Intermediate Level Mail Associate$38,723
Senior Level Mail Associate$39,773
Specialist Level Mail Associate$39,886
Expert Level Mail Associate$39,961
$38,111 0 yr
$38,723 < 2 yrs
$39,773 2-4 yrs
$39,886 5-8 yrs
$39,961 > 8 yrs
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How Do Mail Associate 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 Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,999.
  • California: $42,836.
  • Massachusetts: $42,265.

Top Paying Cities for Mail Associates

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:

  • San Jose: $48,984
  • San Francisco: $48,502
  • Oakland: $47,426

What Skills Can Increase a Mail Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 17.87% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Shipping and Receiving (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.
  • Barcode (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): A bar code is the small image of lines (bars) and spaces that is affixed to retail store items, identification cards, and postal mail to identify a particular product number, person, or location.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 17.87%
Shipping and Receiving 2.15%
Barcode 1.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mail Associate's salary.
  • Gathering Information: Can increase your salary by up to 55%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Managed Services: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Gathering Information
$60,196
55%
Initiative
$45,826
18%
Managed Services
$44,661
15%
Presentation
$43,108
11%
Quality Control
$42,719
10%
Leadership
$42,719
10%
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How Education impacts a Mail Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mail Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mail Associate with a No Diploma is between $34,679 and $36,879).

Mail Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mail Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 62.4%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 20.8%
Masters 3.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Mail Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mail Associate'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Mail Associate

Salaries for a Mail Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,983 in 2023 to around $39,466 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mail Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Mail Associate Over Time

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$39,805
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2024 $39,805
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