How much does a life make in Massachusetts?
$63,820a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Massachusetts. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,960Median: $63,820Highest 10%: $108,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $55,090 | $26.49 | |
| Median | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $71,280 | $34.27 | |
| 90th | $108,900 | $52.33 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $67,420 |
| Boston, MA | $65,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 14. Kansas | $65,270 |
| 15. Wyoming | $64,510 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $64,250 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $63,820 |
| 18. New York | $63,810 |
| 19. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 20. Vermont | $63,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $30.68 ($63,820 a year).
Do lifes make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $63,820 against $62,280 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for life pay?
Massachusetts ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays lifes the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $67,420 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.