As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Alabama is $34,581, equivalent to $17 per hour, $665 weekly, or $2,882 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 Alabama vary widely, spanning from $29,447 to $38,875. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($31,894) and 75th percentile ($36,829), while top earners (90th percentile) make $38,875 per year. This $4,935 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, Alabama Mail Handler often earn 8.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, Alabama currently ranks 47 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 $29,447 AL January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $31,894 AL January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $34,581 AL January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,829 AL January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,875 AL January 01, 2026
25% $31,894 10% $29,447 90% $38,875 75% $36,829 $34,581 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 Georgiana, AL Avg. Salary $35,909 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Tanner, AL Avg. Salary $38,277 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abbeville, AL Avg. Salary $34,840 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernant, AL Avg. Salary $37,562 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, AL Avg. Salary $38,032 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, AL Avg. Salary $37,252 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adger, AL Avg. Salary $37,607 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Akron, AL Avg. Salary $37,428 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alabaster, AL Avg. Salary $37,816 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alberta, AL Avg. Salary $36,656 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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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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