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Firefighters average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$75,400
- Barnstable$73,310
- Springfield$66,880
- Worcester$66,380
- Amherst$56,480
- Pittsfield$56,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $75,400 | $73,990 | $62,050 | $58,424 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $73,310 | $74,870 | $63,420 | $57,058 | 98 |
| Springfield | $66,880 | $66,720 | $61,010 | $52,856 | 96 |
| Worcester | $66,380 | $66,310 | $57,190 | $52,517 | 103 |
| Amherst | $56,480 | $59,270 | $47,380 | $45,058 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $56,180 | $56,640 | $49,290 | $44,832 | 95 |
*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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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