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Job outlook for mail processings in the United States
Mail processing job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected mail processing job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -29,300 new jobs for mail processings are projected over the next decade.
Mail processing salaries have increased -5% for mail processings in the last 5 years.
There are over 26,880 mail processings currently employed in the United States.
There are 39,778 active mail processing job openings in the US.
The average mail processing salary is $38,655.
Are mail processing jobs in demand?
No, mail processing jobs are not in demand. Mail processing demand is projected to decline -6% from 2018 to 2028.
Mail processing job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of mail processing jobs and the average mail processing salary over time.
Mail processing jobs over time
Mail processing job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,880 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 25,266 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 24,545 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 24,890 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 26,839 | 0.01% |
Average mail processing salary over time
Mail processing salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,655 | $18.58 | --11.6% |
| 2025 | $43,747 | $21.03 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $42,751 | $20.55 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $41,652 | $20.03 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $40,896 | $19.66 | --0.9% |
Mail processing jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of mail processing job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where mail processings earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for mail processings
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 41 | 4% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 38 | 4% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 174 | 3% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 170 | 3% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 35 | 3% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 22 | 3% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 18 | 3% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 734 | 2% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 210 | 2% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 203 | 2% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 193 | 2% |
| 13 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 173 | 2% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 169 | 2% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 152 | 2% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 80 | 2% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 73 | 2% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 68 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 63 | 2% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 25 | 2% |
Most common cities for mail processings
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Prairie | 1 | 2% | $40,253 |
| 2 | West Des Moines | 1 | 2% | $37,731 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Park | 1 | 1% | $40,282 |
| 4 | Maple Grove | 1 | 1% | $40,283 |
| 5 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $34,403 |