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Healthcare Social Workers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$79,100
- Barnstable$76,020
- Worcester$74,320
- Springfield$73,050
- Amherst$70,700
- Pittsfield$67,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $79,100 | $78,410 | $61,270 | $60,842 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $76,020 | $78,160 | $58,820 | $58,829 | 98 |
| Worcester | $74,320 | $74,520 | $57,990 | $57,718 | 103 |
| Springfield | $73,050 | $68,150 | $58,220 | $56,888 | 96 |
| Amherst | $70,700 | $72,720 | $57,040 | $55,352 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $67,260 | $59,110 | $49,330 | $53,104 | 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 21-1022.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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