Average salary in Massachusetts
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Massachusetts is $85,610 a year and the median is $63,590, across 3,637,650 jobs (BLS May 2025). Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $85,610 |
| Median salary | $63,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $30.57 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $36,330 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $163,010 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $64,602 |
Highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts
- Family Medicine Physician: $277,490
- Natural Sciences Manager: $267,290
- Physician: $236,580
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $214,960
- Marketing Manager: $212,020
- Financial Manager: $206,760
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $201,430
- Sales Manager: $191,200
- Manager: $182,950
- Human Resources Manager: $181,780
- Dentist: $181,600
- Lawyer: $176,680
- Purchasing Manager: $170,750
- Software Engineer: $165,210
- Computer Network Architect: $155,060
- Industrial Production Manager: $148,050
- Construction Manager: $145,010
- Nurse Practitioner: $142,440
- Physician Assistant: $142,410
- Veterinarian: $140,260
Most common jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 117,940 | $40,910 |
| General and Operations Manager | 95,880 | $127,220 |
| Registered Nurse | 88,200 | $104,550 |
| Retail Salesperson | 86,860 | $36,610 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 85,810 | $35,850 |
| Cashier | 58,880 | $35,520 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 55,490 | $45,580 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 54,670 | $38,460 |
| Customer Service Representative | 49,990 | $49,120 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 49,760 | $37,540 |
| Software Engineer | 48,190 | $165,210 |
| Office Clerk | 47,940 | $49,940 |
| Accountant | 46,230 | $99,460 |
| Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist | 39,710 | $101,810 |
| Teaching Assistant | 39,210 | $39,380 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Massachusetts?
$85,610 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $63,590 ($30.57/hour), per BLS May 2025. Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Massachusetts?
Family Medicine Physician ($277,490), Natural Sciences Manager ($267,290), Physician ($236,580), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Massachusetts?
Earning more than the median of $63,590 puts you above half of Massachusetts workers; the top 10% earn over $163,010.