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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$44,080
- Amherst$42,500
- Worcester$42,470
- Barnstable$41,560
- Pittsfield$41,410
- Springfield$36,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $44,080 | $40,930 | $34,470 | $35,714 | 108 |
| Amherst | $42,500 | $39,630 | $35,410 | $34,524 | 100 |
| Worcester | $42,470 | $39,240 | $35,930 | $34,501 | 103 |
| Barnstable | $41,560 | $36,710 | $31,200 | $33,815 | 98 |
| Pittsfield | $41,410 | $40,110 | $33,660 | $33,702 | 95 |
| Springfield | $36,580 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $30,063 | 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.
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in other states
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-9045.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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