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What is a mailroom manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a mailroom manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.04 an hour? That's $41,680 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -4% and produce -105,300 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMailroom ManagerUS Average
Salary
3.3

Avg. Salary $41,680

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate -4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 5.28%

Black or African American 10.58%

Hispanic or Latino 19.09%

Unknown 4.73%

White 59.69%

Gender

female 30.15%

male 69.85%

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

Mailroom manager career paths

Key steps to become a mailroom manager

  1. Explore mailroom manager education requirements

    Most common mailroom manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    40.4 %

    Associate

    25.2 %

    High School Diploma

    22.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific mailroom manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    USPS13.59%
    Office Equipment12.01%
    Mailroom Operations11.96%
    DHL9.54%
    Payroll8.66%
  3. Complete relevant mailroom manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mailroom 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 mailroom manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mailroom manager resumes.
  4. Research mailroom manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage all incoming and outgoing USPS mail and messenger packages.
    • Maintain and accomplish all aspects of payroll for the department.
    • Understand, administer and manage the contract that exists between the contractor and the client (SCE).
    • Coordinate all daily outgoing mail pickups within USPS and other courier services.
  5. Apply for mailroom manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mailroom 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 mailroom manager salary

The average mailroom manager salary in the United States is $41,680 per year or $20 per hour. Mailroom manager salaries range between $31,000 and $55,000 per year.

Average mailroom manager salary
$41,680 Yearly
$20.04 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia 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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