Mail Room Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Mail Room Assistant make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mail Room Assistant in the United States is $37,801 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $18.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $42,531
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $34,952 to $40,277
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,359
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Mail Room Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $40,277 $3,356 $775 $19
Average $37,801 $3,150 $727 $18
25th Percentile $34,952 $2,913 $672 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Mail Room Assistant Salaries

A Mail Room Assistant'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 Do Mail Room Assistant 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 Room Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $41,853.
  • California: $41,694.
  • Massachusetts: $41,138.

Top Paying Cities for Mail Room Assistants

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: $47,678
  • San Francisco: $47,156
  • Oakland: $46,162

What Skills Can Increase a Mail Room Assistant'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 Room Assistant'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
$58,591
55%
Initiative
$44,605
18%
Managed Services
$43,471
15%
Presentation
$41,959
11%
Quality Control
$41,581
10%
Leadership
$41,581
10%
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Mail Room Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Mail Room Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Mail Room Assistant positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Mail Room Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Mail Room Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$51,031$25.035%
Energy & Utilities$45,361$22.020%
Pharmaceuticals$45,361$22.020%
Healthcare$43,471$21.015%
Aerospace & Defense$41,581$20.010%

How Education impacts a Mail Room Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mail Room Assistants 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 Room Assistant with a No Diploma is between $34,679 and $36,879).

Mail Room Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mail Room Assistant
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 Room Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mail Room Assistant'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Mail Room Assistant

Salaries for a Mail Room Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $38,922 in 2023 to around $38,418 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mail Room Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Mail Room Assistant Over Time

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2023
$38,922
2024
$38,748
2025
$38,418
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2024 $38,748
2025 $38,418
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