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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$123,020
- Boston$118,960
- Amherst$110,550
- Worcester$107,450
- Springfield$107,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $123,020 | $120,460 | $95,210 | $89,519 | 98 |
| Boston | $118,960 | $119,120 | $87,050 | $86,890 | 108 |
| Amherst | $110,550 | $114,880 | $95,550 | $81,394 | 100 |
| Worcester | $107,450 | $104,970 | $82,000 | $79,369 | 103 |
| Springfield | $107,400 | $101,860 | $79,710 | $79,336 | 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.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
More about pay in Massachusetts
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 17-1011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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