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Bartenders average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$48,450
- Boston$46,040
- Amherst$42,770
- Pittsfield$42,310
- Worcester$41,400
- Springfield$41,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $48,450 | $43,530 | $34,510 | $39,007 | 98 |
| Boston | $46,040 | $37,760 | $34,470 | $37,191 | 108 |
| Amherst | $42,770 | $35,300 | $32,890 | $34,727 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $42,310 | $35,390 | $32,150 | $34,381 | 95 |
| Worcester | $41,400 | $35,950 | $32,800 | $33,695 | 103 |
| Springfield | $41,310 | $35,610 | $31,690 | $33,627 | 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 35-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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