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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$57,520
- Barnstable$56,510
- Worcester$54,070
- Amherst$53,720
- Pittsfield$52,180
- Springfield$52,070
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $57,520 | $58,160 | $48,770 | $45,841 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $56,510 | $58,080 | $48,350 | $45,080 | 98 |
| Worcester | $54,070 | $50,720 | $48,300 | $43,242 | 103 |
| Amherst | $53,720 | $54,970 | $48,670 | $42,978 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $52,180 | $51,470 | $47,750 | $41,818 | 95 |
| Springfield | $52,070 | $49,690 | $47,960 | $41,735 | 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 31-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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