Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,120 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Boston earn between $93,040 and $107,970.
- $87K10th
- $93K25th
- $101KMedian
- $108K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,700 | $8,475 | $48.89 |
| Median | $101,150 | $8,429 | $48.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,040 | $7,753 | $44.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,970 | $8,998 | $51.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($99,250) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $101,700 | $101,150 | $87,300 | $117,120 | 180 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $101,700, a single filer in Boston takes home about $75,611 a year, or $6,301 a month and $2,908 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $80,376 | $6,698 |
| Working in MA | $75,611 | $6,301 |
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 Boston a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $101,700 buys what about $93,935 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$101,700
- Worcester$97,330
- Barnstable$93,060
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 Boston: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Boston?
$48.90 an hour on average, and $48.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Boston?
About $75,611 a year ($6,301 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,700. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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