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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$42,920
- Barnstable$42,580
- Amherst$41,570
- Worcester$40,470
- Pittsfield$40,250
- Springfield$39,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $42,920 | $41,590 | $37,760 | $34,840 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $42,580 | $43,480 | $37,080 | $34,584 | 98 |
| Amherst | $41,570 | $40,560 | $36,760 | $33,823 | 100 |
| Worcester | $40,470 | $39,300 | $35,550 | $32,994 | 103 |
| Pittsfield | $40,250 | $38,410 | $35,560 | $32,828 | 95 |
| Springfield | $39,400 | $36,910 | $35,380 | $32,188 | 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 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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