How much does an area make in Massachusetts?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for areas in Massachusetts. That is $48.30 an hour or $8,373 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.30
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,470Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $170,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| 25th | $81,450 | $39.16 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.30 | |
| 75th | $131,700 | $63.31 | |
| 90th | $170,300 | $81.88 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $104,500 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $101,900 |
| Boston, MA | $100,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for areas.
| 5. Maine | $103,100 |
| 6. New York | $101,800 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $101,700 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $100,500 |
| 9. Connecticut | $99,900 |
| 10. New Jersey | $97,500 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $96,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $48.30 ($100,500 a year).
Do areas make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $100,500 against $85,020 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for area pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 37 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays areas the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $104,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.