How Much Does a Mail Handler Make in Middlesex, NJ ? (2026 Salary Guide)

Mail Handler Salary in Middlesex, NJ

As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Middlesex, NJ is $42,324, equivalent to $20 per hour, $814 weekly, or $3,527 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 Middlesex, NJ vary widely, spanning from $36,041 to $47,580. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,035) and 75th percentile ($45,075), while top earners (90th percentile) make $47,580 per year. This $6,040 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, Middlesex Mail Handler often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Middlesex currently ranks 48 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 $36,041 Middlesex, NJ January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $39,035 Middlesex, NJ January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $42,324 Middlesex, NJ January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $45,075 Middlesex, NJ January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $47,580 Middlesex, NJ January 01, 2026
25% $39,035 10% $36,041 90% $47,580 75% $45,075 $42,324 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mail Handler in Middlesex, NJ. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $39,035 to $45,075 with the average base salary of $42,324. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,586 to $51,603 with the average total cash compensation of $46,200.

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About Middlesex, New Jersey    Middlesex is a borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 13,635 reflec....More

Middlesex, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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