Mailroom Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Mailroom Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mailroom Assistant in the United States is $38,794 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $43,421
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,535 to $41,216
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,569
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Mailroom Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $41,216 $3,435 $793 $20
Average $38,794 $3,233 $746 $19
25th Percentile $35,535 $2,961 $683 $17
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Key Factors That Influence Mailroom Assistant Salaries

A Mailroom 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 Experience Level Affects Mailroom Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mailroom Assistant'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): $38,477
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $39,096
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,156
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,269
  • Expert (over 8 years): $40,345
Levels Salary
Entry Level Mailroom Assistant$38,477
Intermediate Level Mailroom Assistant$39,096
Senior Level Mailroom Assistant$40,156
Specialist Level Mailroom Assistant$40,269
Expert Level Mailroom Assistant$40,345
$38,477 0 yr
$39,096 < 2 yrs
$40,156 2-4 yrs
$40,269 5-8 yrs
$40,345 > 8 yrs
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How Do Mailroom 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 Mailroom Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $42,953.
  • California: $42,790.
  • Massachusetts: $42,219.

Top Paying Cities for Mailroom 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: $48,931
  • San Francisco: $48,450
  • Oakland: $47,375

What Skills Can Increase a Mailroom 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 Mailroom 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
$60,131
55%
Initiative
$45,777
18%
Managed Services
$44,613
15%
Presentation
$43,061
11%
Quality Control
$42,673
10%
Leadership
$42,673
10%
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How Education impacts a Mailroom Assistant's Salary?

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

Mailroom Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

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

Understanding how a Mailroom 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Mailroom Assistant

Salaries for a Mailroom Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $40,368 in 2023 to around $39,846 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mailroom Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Mailroom Assistant Over Time

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$40,188
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