As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mail Handler in Richland, WA is $40,921, equivalent to $20 per hour, $787 weekly, or $3,410 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mail Handler in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Mail Handler in Richland, WA vary widely, spanning from $34,834 to $45,991. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($37,735) and 75th percentile ($43,575), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,991 per year. This $5,840 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, Richland Mail Handler often earn 2.8% higher than national averages. However, Richland currently ranks 194 statewide 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 $34,834 Richland, WA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $37,735 Richland, WA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $40,921 Richland, WA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $43,575 Richland, WA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mail Handler Salary $45,991 Richland, WA October 01, 2026
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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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  1. This Job:

    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mail Handler in Richland, WA. The base salary for Mail Handler ranges from $37,735 to $43,575 with the average base salary of $40,921. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,864 to $49,467 with the average total cash compensation of $44,285.

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About Richland, Washington    Richland (/ˈrɪtʃlənd/) is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of the State of Washington, at the confluence of the Yakima and the Columbi....More

Richland, Washington  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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