How much does a helper make in Boston?
$47,460a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.82 an hour or $3,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.82
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,890Median: $47,460Highest 10%: $60,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| 25th | $42,890 | $20.62 | |
| Median | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 75th | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| 90th | $60,150 | $28.92 |
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Median yearly pay for helpers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.82 ($47,460 a year).
Do helpers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $47,460 against $42,670 nationally, 11% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $44,720, so Boston pays 6% more.
Where does Boston rank for helper pay?
18 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a helper make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,150 or more.
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.