Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Barnstable
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,150 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Barnstable earn between $88,910 and $96,520.
- $84K10th
- $89K25th
- $93KMedian
- $97K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,060 | $7,755 | $44.74 |
| Median | $93,110 | $7,759 | $44.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $88,910 | $7,409 | $42.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,520 | $8,043 | $46.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Barnstable vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Barnstable earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($99,250) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $93,060 | $93,110 | $84,180 | $101,150 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $99,250 | $96,870 | $85,720 | $114,730 | 330 |
| United States | $97,360 | $96,660 | $85,090 | $111,740 | 13,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary after taxes in Barnstable
On the average salary of $93,060, a single filer in Barnstable takes home about $69,965 a year, or $5,830 a month and $2,691 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Barnstable a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Barnstable area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $93,060 buys what about $94,620 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Barnstable ($56,360). A typical home costs $764,671, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in other Massachusetts cities
Barnstable ranks 3rd of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($101,700).
All Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for postmasters and mail superintendents
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,730).
- Los Angeles, CA$114,730
- Tampa, FL$114,080
- Phoenix, AZ$113,880
- San Diego, CA$113,230
- Milwaukee, WI$108,280
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Barnstable: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Barnstable?
$44.74 an hour on average, and $44.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Barnstable?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $88,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Barnstable?
About $69,965 a year ($5,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,060. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Barnstable than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9131; area Barnstable Town, MA (12700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.74, this job is 5.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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