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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,860
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.8% vs 2024
$50,660
Mean Salary
$48,860
Median Salary
$23.49
Hourly Rate
1,050 people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $48,860 per year ($4,071/month).
This is 23.5% above the national average of $39,556.
Massachusetts ranks #2 out of 50 states for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service pay.
Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 5.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Monitoring
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.85
English Language
3.36
Mathematics
2.97
Law and Government
2.55
Education and Training
2.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(6.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts range from $36,600 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,420 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,330 and $56,570.
Median $48,860
P10: $36,600P25: $42,330P75: $56,570P90: $65,420
10th
$36,600
25th
$42,330
Median
$48,860
75th
$56,570
90th
$65,420
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,600
$17.60
$3,050
25th Percentile
$42,330
$20.35
$3,527
Median (50th)
$48,860
$23.49
$4,071
75th Percentile
$56,570
$27.20
$4,714
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,420
$31.45
$5,451
Note: The mean (average) salary of $50,660 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#2
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 50 states
$39,556
National avg. for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
How much do Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts is $48,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $50,660.
What is the salary range for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts range from $36,600 at the 10th percentile to $65,420 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,330 and $56,570.
What is the starting salary for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service positions in Massachusetts typically start around $36,600 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,330 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,050 people are employed as Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service in Massachusetts is approximately $23.49 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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