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Mail handler assistant demographics and statistics in the US

Mail handler assistant demographics research summary. Zippia estimates mail handler assistant demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our mail handler assistant estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about mail handler assistants after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 12,611 mail handler assistants currently employed in the United States.
  • 51.9% of all mail handler assistants are women, while 48.1% are men.
  • The average mail handler assistant age is 45 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of mail handler assistants is White (60.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17.8%), Black or African American (10.2%) and Asian (6.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
  • 7% of all mail handler assistants are LGBT.
  • Mail handler assistants are 45% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Mail handler assistant demographics by:

Mail handler assistant gender statistics

51.9% of mail handler assistants are women and 48.1% of mail handler assistants are men.
  • Female, 51.9%
  • Male, 48.1%

Mail handler assistant gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female51.9%
Male48.1%

Mail handler assistant gender pay gap

Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$38,544
female-income
Female income
$34,282

Mail handler assistant gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mail handler assistant positions over time. Currently, 51.9% of mail handler assistants are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Mail handler assistant gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201042.77%57.23%
201141.39%58.61%
201241.79%58.21%
201343.18%56.82%
201442.31%57.69%
201540.74%59.26%
201646.02%53.98%
201743.93%56.07%
201844.37%55.63%
201944.49%55.51%
202040.66%59.34%
202148.13%51.87%

Mail handler assistant related jobs gender ratio

We compared mail handler assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job titleMaleFemale
Statistical Typist6%94%
Medical Typist7%93%
Insurance Biller7%93%
Mail Handler Assistant48%52%
High Speed Printer Operator85%15%
Recovery Operator88%12%
Blueprint Reader95%5%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%

Blueprint Reader

Recovery Operator

High Speed Printer Operator

Mail Handler Assistant
Insurance Biller
Medical Typist
Statistical Typist
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Mail handler assistant demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among mail handler assistants is White, which makes up 60.4% of all mail handler assistants. Comparatively, 17.8% of mail handler assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of mail handler assistants are Black or African American.
  • White, 60.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 17.8%
  • Black or African American, 10.2%
  • Asian, 6.8%
  • Unknown, 3.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%

Mail handler assistant race

Mail handler assistant racePercentages
White60.4%
Hispanic or Latino17.8%
Black or African American10.2%
Asian6.8%
Unknown3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.9%

Mail handler assistant race and ethnicity over time

See how mail handler assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Mail handler assistant race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201062.62%11.33%7.29%16.49%
201160.31%13.51%6.41%16.74%
201262.77%13.05%6.11%15.27%
201362.22%11.53%6.04%16.55%
201461.22%12.78%6.87%16.27%
201561.58%12.14%7.42%16.22%
201661.58%10.12%6.74%18.11%
201760.84%11.12%6.41%18.13%
201862.49%11.76%4.81%16.98%
201963.89%8.65%7.62%17.10%
202063.85%7.13%8.48%15.86%
202160.44%10.24%6.82%17.81%

Mail handler assistant wage gap by race

According to our data, asian mail handler assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mail handler assistants have the lowest average salary at $34,805.
$43,000
$41,000
$39,000
$37,000
$35,000
$33,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$34,805
White$39,708
Black or African American$38,350
Asian$42,146
Hispanic or Latino$38,081
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Average mail handler assistant age

See how the average age of mail handler assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Mail handler assistant age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
White4554
Black or African American4146
Asian5057
Hispanic or Latino3649

Mail handler assistant age breakdown

The average age of mail handler assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the mail handler assistant population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Mail handler assistant age breakdown

Mail Handler Assistant YearsPercentages
40+ years59%
30-40 years21%
20-30 years20%

Mail handler assistant educational attainment

The most common degree for mail handler assistants is bachelor's degree, with 34% of mail handler assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
  • Bachelor's, 34%
  • High School Diploma, 29%
  • Associate, 20%
  • Diploma, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 9%

Mail handler assistants by degree level

Mail handler assistant degreePercentages
Bachelor's34%
High School Diploma29%
Associate20%
Diploma8%
Other Degrees9%

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Mail handler assistant wage gap by degree level

According to the data, mail handler assistants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $40,855 annually. With a Associate degree, mail handler assistants earn a median annual income of $37,197 compared to $36,694 for mail handler assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
$42,000
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
$36,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$36,694
Bachelor's Degree$40,855
Some College/ Associate Degree$37,197
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Mail handler assistant employment statistics

Most mail handler assistants work for a private in the education industry.

Company size where mail handler assistants work

Below, you can see the size of companies where mail handler assistants work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Mail handler assistant jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees11%
100 - 500 employees21%
500 - 1,000 employees9%
1,000 - 10,000 employees26%
> 10,000 employees27%

Mail handler assistant jobs by company type

Employees with the mail handler assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mail handler assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Mail handler assistant jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education26%
Public23%
Private45%
Government6%

Mail handler assistant jobs by industry

The most common industries for mail handler assistants are education, professional and manufacturing.

Education

Fortune 500

Professional

Manufacturing

Health Care

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Mail handler assistant turnover and employment statistics

Mail handler assistant unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for mail handler assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Mail handler assistant unemployment rate by year

YearMail handler assistant unemployment rate
201012.67%
201113.55%
201213.34%
201310.77%
20149.11%
20157.56%
20167.66%
20176.16%
20186.02%
20193.72%
20206.72%
20219.40%

Average mail handler assistant tenure

The average mail handler assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,949 mail handler assistants resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Mail handler assistant tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year36%
1-2 years29%
3-4 years11%
5-7 years16%
8-10 years6%
11+ years3%

Mail handler assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of mail handler assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Typesetter-Perforator Operator4.67%25,806
Student Employee5.99%12,497
Advertising Assistant6.98%3,851
Mail Handler Assistant7.16%-
Claims Assistant11.18%8,971
Museum Informatics Specialist11.19%719
Copy Operator14.20%30,241

Similar mail handler assistant jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Typesetter-Perforator Operator4.67%25,806
Student Employee5.99%12,497
Advertising Assistant6.98%3,851
Claims Assistant11.18%8,971
Museum Informatics Specialist11.19%719
Copy Operator14.20%30,241

Foreign languages spoken by mail handler assistants

The most common foreign language among mail handler assistants is Spanish at 55.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Polish is the third-most popular at 4.7%.
  • Spanish, 55.8%
  • French, 12.8%
  • Polish, 4.7%
  • Arabic, 4.7%
  • Japanese, 3.5%
  • Other, 18.5%

Mail handler assistant languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish55.8%
French12.8%
Polish4.7%
Arabic4.7%
Japanese3.5%
Other18.5%

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Mail handler assistant location demographics

The amount you can make as a mail handler assistant can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of mail handler assistants is $37,697. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do mail handler assistants earn the most?

Mail handler assistants earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average mail handler assistant salary is $49,748. The map here shows where mail handler assistants earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Mail Handler Assistants?

By looking through more than 2,949 resumes, we found that the most popular places for mail handler assistants are New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
Number of Mail Handler Assistants

Mail handler assistant jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,663$42,496
2Pennsylvania1,052$44,902
3Texas1,026$37,997
4Ohio992$40,414
5New Jersey882$43,023
6Illinois827$37,846
7Florida762$35,519
8Georgia664$37,905
9New York600$44,242
10Tennessee551$38,070
11Massachusetts545$49,748
12North Carolina543$38,946
13Indiana531$39,492
14Wisconsin508$38,685
15Michigan495$42,336
16Arizona455$35,306
17Minnesota449$39,237
18Maryland397$47,253
19Virginia390$41,241
20Washington311$41,980
21Kentucky305$35,603
22Missouri294$38,721
23Iowa294$36,838
24Colorado280$39,619
25South Carolina244$37,356
26Oregon233$40,454
27Utah217$36,213
28Mississippi193$35,147
29Kansas192$38,480
30Alabama192$39,005
31Connecticut175$46,116
32Oklahoma165$37,786
33Arkansas148$38,798
34Nevada136$37,947
35New Hampshire122$40,250
36Idaho111$38,234
37Nebraska104$37,999
38Louisiana94$38,869
39Maine78$37,411
40Rhode Island64$45,193
41South Dakota62$34,911
42West Virginia61$42,283
43Montana61$34,556
44New Mexico52$38,405
45Delaware40$42,111
46Vermont38$48,749
47North Dakota38$39,176
48Alaska34$38,601
49Hawaii30$40,054
50District of Columbia18$51,946
51Wyoming15$37,455

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