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Average salary by job family in Barnstable
| Management | $130,070 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $124,260 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $111,430 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $110,460 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $109,320 |
| Legal | $108,090 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $95,310 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $77,280 |
| Protective Service | $76,720 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $73,610 |
| Construction and Extraction | $72,690 |
| Community and Social Service | $69,360 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $69,120 |
| Production | $57,930 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $55,980 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $53,350 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $52,140 |
| Sales and Related | $52,100 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $50,230 |
| Personal Care and Service | $48,410 |
| Healthcare Support | $47,520 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $44,030 |
Highest-paying jobs in Barnstable
- Radiologists$431,390
- Family Medicine Physicians$281,180
- Dentists, General$238,130
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$197,080
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$189,400
- Natural Sciences Managers$172,800
- Marketing Managers$167,370
- Veterinarians$166,670
- Financial Managers$165,530
- Physician Assistants$158,730
Most common jobs in Barnstable and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 3,650 | $41,020 | $36,790 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,210 | $120,530 | $100,590 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,970 | $45,760 | $38,380 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,950 | $36,640 | $36,100 |
| Cashiers | 2,650 | $37,420 | $36,640 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,300 | $42,470 | $42,520 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 2,210 | $50,970 | $49,010 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,860 | $112,730 | $103,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,760 | $51,840 | $49,700 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,760 | $46,830 | $46,930 |
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Cost of living in Barnstable
Prices in the Barnstable area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $69,930 therefore buys what $71,102 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $764,671, 8.1 times the median household income of $94,452.
$764,671typical home value
$94,452median household income
98.4BEA price parity
230,073metro population
Take-home pay in Barnstable
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $40,050 | $32,678 | $2,723 |
| Median wage | $56,360 | $44,967 | $3,747 |
| Average wage | $69,930 | $54,849 | $4,571 |
| 75th percentile wage | $81,200 | $62,214 | $5,185 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Barnstable
Management24 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$197K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$189K
- Natural Sciences Managers$173K
- Marketing Managers$167K
- Financial Managers$166K
- Sales Managers$155K
- Managers, All Other$153K
- Construction Managers$153K
- Human Resources Managers$151K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142K
- Industrial Production Managers$137K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$132K
- Facilities Managers$125K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$112K
- Administrative Services Managers$106K
- Lodging Managers$99K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$98K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$97K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$93K
- Food Service Managers$91K
- Social and Community Service Managers$90K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$73K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical25 jobs
- Radiologists$431K
- Family Medicine Physicians$281K
- Dentists, General$238K
- Veterinarians$167K
- Physician Assistants$159K
- Optometrists$156K
- Nurse Practitioners$150K
- Pharmacists$144K
- Registered Nurses$113K
- Physical Therapists$110K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$109K
- Occupational Therapists$104K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$104K
- Dental Hygienists$102K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$95K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$90K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$82K
- Surgical Technologists$79K
- Paramedics$77K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$71K
- Opticians, Dispensing$68K
- Medical Records Specialists$61K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science8 jobs
Computer and Mathematical9 jobs
Architecture and Engineering8 jobs
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Management Analysts$133K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$121K
- Loan Officers$110K
- Project Management Specialists$110K
- Accountants and Auditors$104K
- Logisticians$96K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$92K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$90K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$89K
- Cost Estimators$89K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$88K
- Compliance Officers$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$87K
- Human Resources Specialists$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$82K
- Fundraisers$82K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$69K
- Tax Preparers$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Protective Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$105K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$81K
- Firefighters$73K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$57K
- Security Guards$48K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$40K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$91K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$91K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$91K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Instructional Coordinators$90K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$89K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$87K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$81K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Tutors$67K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$65K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$62K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$56K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$82K
- Electricians$79K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$77K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77K
- Carpenters$72K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$54K
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$86K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$76K
- Healthcare Social Workers$76K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$68K
- Health Education Specialists$68K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67K
- Community Health Workers$60K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$54K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair15 jobs
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$101K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$92K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Home Appliance Repairers$85K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$80K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$72K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$56K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43K
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$86K
- Machinists$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$71K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$66K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$59K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$52K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Bakers$42K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$39K
Office and Administrative Support28 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$68K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$67K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$61K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$59K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$58K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$57K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$56K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$56K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$55K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Office Clerks, General$52K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Tellers$47K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$45K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$43K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$41K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$39K
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Motorboat Operators$63K
- Bus Drivers, School$61K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$58K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$55K
- Light Truck Drivers$55K
- Driver/Sales Workers$49K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$42K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$39K
- Parking Attendants$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$121K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$106K
- Insurance Sales Agents$104K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$90K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Advertising Sales Agents$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$48K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Retail Salespersons$41K
- Cashiers$37K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$51K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$46K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$44K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$57K
- Residential Advisors$55K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$54K
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- Animal Caretakers$46K
- Concierges$45K
- Tour and Travel Guides$43K
- Childcare Workers$43K
- Recreation Workers$42K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$36K
Healthcare Support10 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$80K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$73K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$59K
- Massage Therapists$57K
- Phlebotomists$57K
- Dental Assistants$57K
- Medical Assistants$52K
- Nursing Assistants$50K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$42K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$56K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$53K
- Bartenders$48K
- Cooks, Restaurant$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$46K
- Cooks, Short Order$44K
- Food Preparation Workers$41K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$41K
- Cooks, Fast Food$40K
- Dishwashers$39K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$36K
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Salary in Barnstable: questions
What is a good salary in Barnstable?
Half of all workers in the Barnstable metro earn less than $56,360 and the average is $69,930. Earning more than $81,200 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Barnstable to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $69,584, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Barnstable?
Radiologists ($431,390), Family Medicine Physicians ($281,180), Dentists, General ($238,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Barnstable Town, MA (12700), all occupations and 287 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
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