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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$93,800
- Worcester$82,130
- Barnstable$81,210
- Springfield$76,990
- Pittsfield$74,510
- Amherst$73,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $93,800 | $81,440 | $62,940 | $70,448 | 108 |
| Worcester | $82,130 | $75,610 | $58,780 | $62,822 | 103 |
| Barnstable | $81,210 | $76,690 | $57,840 | $62,221 | 98 |
| Springfield | $76,990 | $69,790 | $55,260 | $59,463 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $74,510 | $73,720 | $56,300 | $57,842 | 95 |
| Amherst | $73,500 | $72,610 | $54,050 | $57,182 | 100 |
*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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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