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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$45,910
- Boston$45,240
- Amherst$43,830
- Worcester$42,160
- Pittsfield$41,830
- Springfield$41,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $45,910 | $43,540 | $37,410 | $37,093 | 98 |
| Boston | $45,240 | $39,850 | $37,070 | $36,588 | 108 |
| Amherst | $43,830 | $39,870 | $35,860 | $35,526 | 100 |
| Worcester | $42,160 | $37,590 | $36,090 | $34,268 | 103 |
| Pittsfield | $41,830 | $36,830 | $33,760 | $34,019 | 95 |
| Springfield | $41,230 | $36,570 | $34,880 | $33,567 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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