Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,160 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.04
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $75,300
Employed locally 100
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $54,160
    75th
    $67,350
    90th
    $75,300

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $49,680
    Customer Service Representatives $46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Massachusetts is $26.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Massachusetts is 5.8% below the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.