Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,120 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Grand Rapids earn between $95,970 and $111,740.
- $91K10th
- $96K25th
- $103KMedian
- $112K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,480 | $8,790 | $50.71 |
| Median | $103,120 | $8,593 | $49.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,970 | $7,998 | $46.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $111,740 | $9,312 | $53.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Grand Rapids earn 6% more than the Michigan average ($99,680) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $105,480 | $103,120 | $90,920 | $117,120 | 40 |
| Michigan | $99,680 | $97,790 | $89,630 | $111,740 | 450 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $105,480, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $77,304 a year, or $6,442 a month and $2,973 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $105,480 buys what about $110,397 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 1st of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Grand Rapids$105,480
- Detroit$104,510
All Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salaries in Michigan
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$50.71 an hour on average, and $49.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $77,304 a year ($6,442 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,480. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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