Postal Service Mail Carriers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for postal service mail carriers is $29.84 an hour ($62,070 a year). About 7,630 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($60,550). Massachusetts ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for postal service mail carriers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.23 | $44,160 |
| 25% of workers | $25.09 | $52,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.84 | $62,070 |
| 75% of workers | $38.96 | $81,040 |
| 90% of workers | $38.96 | $81,040 |
Postal Service Mail Carriers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $62,090 | 5,430 |
| Worcester | $62,070 | 850 |
| Springfield | $61,370 | 540 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $59,880 | 180 |
| Pittsfield | $58,910 | 150 |
| Barnstable Town | $57,820 | 290 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for postal service mail carriers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 19,600 openings a year (BLS)
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