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Architectural and Civil Drafters average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$78,360
- Pittsfield$74,570
- Barnstable$73,360
- Worcester$73,120
- Springfield$69,060
- Amherst$68,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $78,360 | $79,310 | $65,140 | $60,358 | 108 |
| Pittsfield | $74,570 | $73,130 | $59,440 | $57,881 | 95 |
| Barnstable | $73,360 | $67,250 | $57,600 | $57,091 | 98 |
| Worcester | $73,120 | $72,310 | $59,920 | $56,934 | 103 |
| Springfield | $69,060 | $70,080 | $57,980 | $54,281 | 96 |
| Amherst | $68,890 | $68,020 | $60,320 | $54,170 | 100 |
*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 17-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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