Mailroom Associate

Mailroom Associate Salary

$23.5K

$34.5K

$44.5K

$36,426

/year

$17.51

/hour

Mailroom Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,426

Columbus

Ohio

$35,184

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    How much does a Mailroom Associate make?

    As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Mailroom Associate in the United States is $36,426 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.51 an hour. This is the equivalent of $700/week or $3,035/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $44,500 and as low as $23,500, the majority of Mailroom Associate salaries currently range between $32,000 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $41,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Mailroom Associate varies greatly (by as much as 6000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Mailroom Associate in your area makes on average $35,184 per year, or $1,242 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,426. Ohio ranks number 31 out of 50 states nationwide for Mailroom Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Mailroom Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Mailroom Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Mailroom Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $7,455 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $8,760 (24.0%) above the $36,426 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Mailroom Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Mailroom Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Nome, AK

    $45,186

    $21.72

    Berkeley, CA

    $44,601

    $21.44

    Sitka, AK

    $43,881

    $21.10

    Mountain View, CA

    $43,347

    $20.84

    Justin, TX

    $43,018

    $20.68

    San Francisco, CA

    $42,863

    $20.61

    Palo Alto, CA

    $42,819

    $20.59

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $42,751

    $20.55

    Livermore, CA

    $42,727

    $20.54

    San Jose, CA

    $42,691

    $20.52

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Mailroom Associate Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Mailroom Associate category.

    For example Fedex Engineering jobs pay as much as $24,998 (68.6%) more than the average Mailroom Associate salary of $36,426. If you're qualified, finding work as a Fedex Engineering may help you make more money than that of the average Mailroom Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Fedex Engineering

    $61,424

    $29.53

    Work From Home Law Firm Billing Clerk

    $53,644

    $25.79

    Postal Service Mail Carriers

    $36,065

    $17.34

    Mail Processor

    $35,716

    $17.17

    Mail Sorter

    $34,460

    $16.57

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Mailroom Associate salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,426 per year or $17.51 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.