How much does a helper make in Massachusetts?
$44,720a year
Median yearly pay for helpers in Massachusetts. That is $21.50 an hour or $3,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,830Median: $44,720Highest 10%: $60,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,830 | $18.67 | |
| 25th | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| Median | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 75th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $60,140 | $28.91 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $47,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for helpers.
| 10. Vermont | $46,090 |
| 11. Alaska | $45,860 |
| 12. Ohio | $44,870 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $44,720 |
| 14. Maryland | $44,360 |
| 15. Indiana | $43,860 |
| 16. Kentucky | $43,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helper make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $21.50 ($44,720 a year).
Do helpers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $44,720 against $42,670 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for helper pay?
Massachusetts ranks 13 of 40 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays helpers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $47,460 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.