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Medical Assistants average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$53,270
- Barnstable$52,010
- Worcester$49,490
- Springfield$48,580
- Amherst$48,510
- Pittsfield$45,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $53,270 | $50,740 | $47,950 | $42,639 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $52,010 | $49,900 | $47,490 | $41,690 | 98 |
| Worcester | $49,490 | $47,240 | $44,220 | $39,791 | 103 |
| Springfield | $48,580 | $48,510 | $45,510 | $39,105 | 96 |
| Amherst | $48,510 | $47,260 | $45,750 | $39,052 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $45,790 | $45,990 | $38,470 | $37,003 | 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 31-9092.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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