How Much Does a Mail Handler Make in Fargo, ND ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Mail Handler Salary in Fargo, ND

As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Fargo, ND is $36,237, equivalent to $17 per hour, $697 weekly, or $3,020 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $30,858 to $40,737. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,421) and 75th percentile ($38,593), while top earners (90th percentile) make $40,737 per year. This $5,172 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, Fargo Mail Handler often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 statewide for Mail Handler job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $30,858 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $33,421 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $36,237 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $38,593 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,737 Fargo, ND January 01, 2026
25% $33,421 10% $30,858 90% $40,737 75% $38,593 $36,237 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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    Mail Handler

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    3 + years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

Fargo, North Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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