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What is a mailing manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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ScoreMailing ManagerUS Average
Salary
5.1

Avg. Salary $65,231

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.65%

Asian 5.70%

Black or African American 10.16%

Hispanic or Latino 18.39%

Unknown 4.80%

White 60.30%

Gender

female 37.98%

male 62.02%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Mailing manager career paths

Key steps to become a mailing manager

  1. Explore mailing manager education requirements

    Most common mailing manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    56.2 %

    Associate

    17.9 %

    High School Diploma

    12.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific mailing manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Operational Procedures17.79%
    SQL8.69%
    Mail Operation8.68%
    Direct Reports8.13%
    USPS6.82%
  3. Complete relevant mailing manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mailing managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mailing manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mailing manager resumes.
  4. Research mailing manager duties and responsibilities

    • Collaborate with data processing vendors to update address with USPS approve tools to take advantage of lower postage rates.
    • Manage and distribute all FedEx overnight localities.
    • Manage aircraft delivery, in-service maintenance, logistics and supply chain management of twenty-six AAC customer fleets totaling fifty-six aircraft.
    • Work with USPS representatives to incorporate additional cost savings.
  5. Apply for mailing manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mailing manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mailing manager salary

The average mailing manager salary in the United States is $65,231 per year or $31 per hour. Mailing manager salaries range between $45,000 and $93,000 per year.

Average mailing manager salary
$65,231 Yearly
$31.36 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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