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Mail Carrier Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$29.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,950/year ($4,079/month) for a single filer
Mail Carrier pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $81,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,630 Mail Carrier jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-5052, “Postal Service Mail Carriers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Mail Carrier salary of $62,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,950 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,268 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,748 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,104 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,950 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,079 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mail Carrier make in Massachusetts?
- The median Mail Carrier salary in Massachusetts is $62,070 per year ($29.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,190 and $81,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mail Carrier in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $62,070, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $48,950 per year ($4,079 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Mail Carrier jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,630 Mail Carrier jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.