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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$65,070
- Worcester$63,330
- Springfield$62,730
- Pittsfield$61,860
- Amherst$61,070
- Barnstable$60,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $65,070 | $62,090 | $53,310 | $51,530 | 108 |
| Worcester | $63,330 | $62,070 | $51,130 | $50,219 | 103 |
| Springfield | $62,730 | $61,370 | $51,130 | $49,767 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $61,860 | $58,910 | $50,360 | $49,112 | 95 |
| Amherst | $61,070 | $59,880 | $44,160 | $48,516 | 100 |
| Barnstable | $60,890 | $57,820 | $48,940 | $48,381 | 98 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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