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Highest paying jobs in Massachusetts after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Massachusetts, radiologist pays most: $426,560 a year, and a single filer keeps about $272,610 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Massachusetts tax.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Massachusetts paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Massachusetts?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Massachusetts after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Radiologist	$426,560	$272,610
2	Orthopedic Surgeon	$392,300	$252,859
3	Other Surgeon	$387,150	$249,890
4	Emergency Medicine Physician	$356,230	$232,065
5	Ophthalmologist	$325,200	$214,176
6	Nurse Anesthetist	$295,550	$197,083
7	Internal Medicine Physician	$285,250	$191,145
8	Pathologist	$285,240	$191,139
9	Family Medicine Physician	$277,490	$186,671
10	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$272,240	$183,642
11	Natural Sciences Manager	$267,290	$180,640
12	Other Physician	$236,580	$162,014
13	Judge and Magistrate	$221,710	$152,995
14	General Pediatrician	$221,170	$152,668
15	Podiatrist	$217,700	$150,549
16	IT Manager	$214,960	$148,668
17	Marketing Manager	$212,020	$146,650
18	Financial Manager	$206,760	$143,039
19	Engineering Manager	$201,430	$139,380
20	Sales Manager	$191,200	$132,278
21	Compensation and Benefits Manager	$184,070	$127,348
22	Other Manager	$182,950	$126,643
23	Human Resources Manager	$181,780	$125,907
24	General Dentist	$181,600	$125,794
25	Lawyer	$176,680	$122,700

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Every job with a median in Massachusetts: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Radiologist	$426,560	$272,610	–
Orthopedic Surgeon	$392,300	$252,859	–
Other Surgeon	$387,150	$249,890	770
Emergency Medicine Physician	$356,230	$232,065	890
Ophthalmologist	$325,200	$214,176	450
Nurse Anesthetist	$295,550	$197,083	500
Internal Medicine Physician	$285,250	$191,145	1,590
Pathologist	$285,240	$191,139	320
Family Medicine Physician	$277,490	$186,671	3,540
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$272,240	$183,642	620
Natural Sciences Manager	$267,290	$180,640	10,590
Other Physician	$236,580	$162,014	8,210
Judge and Magistrate	$221,710	$152,995	610
General Pediatrician	$221,170	$152,668	2,310
Podiatrist	$217,700	$150,549	170
IT Manager	$214,960	$148,668	24,910
Marketing Manager	$212,020	$146,650	14,270
Financial Manager	$206,760	$143,039	26,150
Engineering Manager	$201,430	$139,380	7,690
Sales Manager	$191,200	$132,278	15,010
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$184,070	$127,348	670
Other Manager	$182,950	$126,643	10,630
Human Resources Manager	$181,780	$125,907	7,540
General Dentist	$181,600	$125,794	2,780
Lawyer	$176,680	$122,700	23,560
Public Relations Manager	$171,740	$119,593	2,170
Purchasing Manager	$170,750	$118,971	2,160
Computer Research Scientist	$170,510	$118,820	1,760
Computer Hardware Engineer	$167,600	$116,990	3,150
Software Developer	$165,210	$115,487	48,190
Economics Professor	$164,410	$114,983	750
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$163,090	$114,153	300
Database Architect	$161,650	$113,248	2,690
Nurse Midwive	$159,800	$112,084	280
Computer Network Architect	$155,060	$109,103	6,270
Fundraising Manager	$151,740	$107,015	2,260
Optometrist	$151,730	$107,009	950
Aerospace Engineer	$149,470	$105,588	990
Art Director	$149,320	$105,493	1,850
Industrial Production Manager	$148,050	$104,695	4,470
Nuclear Engineer	$145,760	$103,254	210
Construction Manager	$145,010	$102,783	9,870
Judicial Law Clerk	$143,350	$101,739	500
Nurse Practitioner	$142,440	$101,167	8,070
Physician Assistant	$142,410	$101,148	4,470
Medical Dosimetrist	$140,990	$100,255	60
Veterinarian	$140,260	$99,796	1,920
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$138,420	$98,638	–
Other Physical Scientist	$138,380	$98,613	350
Electronics Engineer	$138,230	$98,519	5,910
Pharmacist	$138,170	$98,481	7,230
Information Security Analyst	$136,550	$97,462	6,100
Sales Engineer	$136,200	$97,242	3,150
Engineering Professor	$134,850	$96,393	2,610
Management Analyst	$134,720	$96,311	30,060
Health Specialties Professor	$134,520	$96,186	10,250
Health Services Manager	$134,360	$96,085	17,600
Political Scientist	$133,930	$95,815	170
Materials Scientist	$132,600	$94,978	890
Law Professor	$132,010	$94,607	840
Data Scientist	$131,750	$94,444	9,420
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$131,600	$94,349	14,890
Other Engineer	$131,260	$94,135	2,850
Health and Safety Engineer	$131,210	$94,104	750
Financial Risk Specialist	$130,400	$93,595	1,440
Other Psychologist	$129,410	$92,972	500
Database Administrator	$129,300	$92,903	2,310
College Administrator	$128,970	$92,695	9,120
K-12 Education Administrator	$128,430	$92,356	10,570
Computer Programmer	$128,390	$92,330	1,930
Computer Systems Analyst	$128,240	$92,236	22,160
Medical Scientist	$128,210	$92,217	17,100
Political Science Professor	$128,150	$92,180	920
Computer Science Professor	$128,030	$92,104	1,490
Electrical Engineer	$127,720	$91,909	5,040
Biomedical Engineer	$127,570	$91,815	4,740
General and Operations Manager	$127,220	$91,595	95,880
Signal and Track Switch Repairer	$126,440	$91,104	160
Actuary	$126,040	$90,853	–
Personal Financial Advisor	$125,670	$90,620	–
Other Life Scientist	$125,260	$90,362	100
Air Traffic Controller	$125,060	$90,236	120
Chemist	$125,000	$90,199	3,430
Facilities Manager	$124,100	$89,632	6,070
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$123,830	$89,463	4,310
Emergency Management Director	$123,250	$89,098	220
Ship Engineer	$122,720	$88,765	150
Microbiologist	$122,350	$88,532	1,960
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$122,210	$88,444	6,640
Historian	$121,710	$88,128	–
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$121,300	$87,862	80
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$121,010	$87,673	390
Pile Driver Operator	$120,980	$87,654	130
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$120,840	$87,563	2,050
Other Plant and System Operator	$120,660	$87,446	40
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$119,460	$86,668	430
Hydrologist	$119,350	$86,596	50
Mechanical Engineer	$119,300	$86,564	7,680
Technical Sales Representative	$118,980	$86,356	11,650
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$118,250	$85,882	380
Chemical Engineer	$118,000	$85,720	1,460
Architect	$117,330	$85,285	4,590
Administrative Services Manager	$116,710	$84,883	9,130
Epidemiologist	$115,890	$84,351	660
Environmental Engineer	$115,800	$84,293	1,880
Clinical Psychologist	$115,180	$83,890	2,860
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$115,150	$83,871	5,490
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect	$114,640	$83,540	–
Project Management Specialist	$114,190	$83,248	21,960
Materials Engineer	$114,100	$83,189	1,360
Administrative Law Judge	$113,750	$82,962	270
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$113,540	$82,826	2,740
Nuclear Technician	$113,390	$82,729	50
Physics Professor	$111,280	$81,360	680
Labor Relations Specialist	$111,260	$81,347	1,660
Financial Examiner	$111,110	$81,249	950
Financial and Investment Analyst	$111,040	$81,204	14,790
Network and Systems Administrator	$110,980	$81,165	8,270
MRI Technologist	$110,600	$80,918	1,490
Power Line Installer	$110,210	$80,665	2,350
Detective	$110,150	$80,626	1,300
Other Computer Occupation	$109,590	$80,263	6,170
Industrial Engineer	$109,420	$80,153	11,470
Technical Writer	$109,200	$80,010	1,850
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$108,930	$79,835	470
Locomotive Engineer	$108,790	$79,744	640
Rail Car Repairer	$108,680	$79,672	770
Chemistry Professor	$108,270	$79,406	820
Geoscientist	$108,210	$79,367	420
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$108,050	$79,264	–
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$107,480	$78,894	2,190
Anthropology Professor	$107,390	$78,835	250
Other Biological Scientist	$107,100	$78,647	2,930
Civil Engineer	$106,730	$78,407	9,450
Insurance Underwriter	$106,640	$78,349	2,890
Sociologist	$106,530	$78,277	250
Physicist	$106,410	$78,199	1,150
Economist	$106,380	$78,180	1,030
Radiation Therapist	$106,300	$78,128	330
Environmental Science Professor	$106,110	$78,005	280
Other Treating Practitioner	$106,060	$77,972	600
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$105,930	$77,888	460
Other Social Scientist	$105,640	$77,700	820
Cardiovascular Technologist	$105,580	$77,661	1,110
Biological Science Professor	$105,050	$77,317	2,060
History Professor	$104,900	$77,220	780
Registered Nurse	$104,550	$76,992	88,200
Police Supervisor	$104,320	$76,843	5,540
Mathematician	$104,190	$76,759	40
Audiologist	$104,130	$76,720	220
Occupational Safety Specialist	$103,970	$76,616	3,390
Gas Plant Operator	$103,830	$76,525	340
Physical Therapist	$103,790	$76,499	6,850
Radiologic Technologist	$103,620	$76,389	5,500
Food Scientist and Technologist	$103,580	$76,363	420
Fashion Designer	$103,520	$76,324	540
Property and Real Estate Manager	$103,410	$76,253	7,320
Telecom Line Installer	$103,410	$76,253	2,230
Business Professor	$103,110	$76,058	4,190
Architecture Professor	$102,920	$75,935	430
Respiratory Therapist	$102,170	$75,448	2,220
Compliance Officer	$102,060	$75,377	13,190
Geography Professor	$101,870	$75,253	60
Market Research Analyst	$101,810	$75,215	39,710
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$101,720	$75,156	1,240
Loan Officer	$101,600	$75,078	4,470
Speech-Language Pathologist	$101,310	$74,890	5,290
Other Social Worker	$101,280	$74,871	540
Occupational Therapist	$100,930	$74,643	6,510
Cost Estimator	$100,840	$74,585	4,520
Glazier	$100,810	$74,566	1,080
Dental Hygienist	$100,640	$74,455	6,850
Environmental Scientist	$100,640	$74,455	2,930
Other Teacher	$100,610	$74,436	830
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$100,470	$74,345	610
Gambling Manager	$100,460	$74,338	40
Logistician	$100,360	$74,274	5,250
Financial Services Sales Agent	$100,310	$74,241	14,510
Power Plant Operator	$100,140	$74,131	880
Other Financial Specialist	$99,970	$74,021	–
Urban and Regional Planner	$99,780	$73,897	1,540
Accountant and Auditor	$99,460	$73,690	46,230
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$99,070	$73,437	710
Foreign Language Professor	$98,750	$73,229	960
School Psychologist	$98,670	$73,177	3,300
Web Developer	$98,470	$73,047	1,940
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$98,360	$72,976	890
Other Social Sciences Professor	$98,260	$72,911	410
Crane and Tower Operator	$98,150	$72,840	680
High School Vocational Teacher	$98,020	$72,755	3,130
Construction Supervisor	$97,850	$72,645	18,330
Lodging Manager	$97,350	$72,320	–
Genetic Counselor	$97,240	$72,249	200
Credit Analyst	$97,080	$72,145	1,400
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$96,870	$72,009	330
Sociology Professor	$96,790	$71,957	580
Statistician	$96,710	$71,905	2,480
Firefighting Supervisor	$96,600	$71,834	3,370
Operations Research Analyst	$96,500	$71,769	4,200
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$95,890	$71,373	3,390
Control and Valve Installer	$95,520	$71,133	1,320
Instructional Coordinator	$95,320	$71,003	6,170
High School Teacher	$95,260	$70,964	28,460
Brickmason and Blockmason	$94,950	$70,763	1,570
Other Artist and Related Worker	$94,890	$70,724	50
Probation Officer	$94,590	$70,529	1,200
Surveyor	$94,590	$70,529	1,290
Other Professor	$94,480	$70,458	1,790
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$94,330	$70,361	570
Elementary School Teacher	$94,000	$70,147	29,930
Plumber	$93,880	$70,069	13,460
Acupuncturist	$93,360	$69,731	–
Other Business Operations Specialist	$93,270	$69,673	17,910
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$93,260	$69,666	–
Aircraft Mechanic	$93,040	$69,524	1,410
Budget Analyst	$92,260	$69,018	1,280
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$92,250	$69,011	12,140
Food Service Manager	$92,240	$69,005	4,310
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$92,230	$68,998	160
Film and Video Editor	$92,130	$68,933	550
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$91,750	$68,687	1,100
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$91,350	$68,427	7,220
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$89,860	$67,460	350
Forester	$89,650	$67,324	130
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$89,450	$67,194	1,030
Middle School Teacher	$89,450	$67,194	16,570
Avionics Technician	$89,340	$67,123	40
Network Support Specialist	$88,650	$66,675	1,980
Landscape Architect	$88,000	$66,253	500
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$87,960	$66,227	290
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$87,290	$65,792	470
Bailiff	$86,730	$65,429	930
Other Education Administrator	$86,540	$65,306	1,200
Correctional Officer	$86,310	$65,157	6,360
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$85,970	$64,936	12,820
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$85,820	$64,839	4,960
Human Resources Specialist	$85,630	$64,715	27,300
Mathematical Science Professor	$85,490	$64,624	1,880
Writer and Author	$85,260	$64,475	1,350
Nursing Professor	$85,130	$64,391	2,280
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$84,550	$64,014	3,110
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$84,350	$63,885	470
Kindergarten Teacher	$84,100	$63,722	1,980
English Professor	$83,980	$63,645	2,900
High School Special Education Teacher	$83,890	$63,586	5,470
Services Sales Representative	$83,760	$63,502	32,300
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$83,740	$63,489	5,070
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$83,710	$63,469	570
Construction Inspector	$83,200	$63,138	4,290
Editor	$83,170	$63,119	3,100
Psychology Professor	$82,930	$62,963	2,640
Executive Assistant	$82,650	$62,782	14,820
Communications Professor	$82,610	$62,756	1,110
Sheet Metal Worker	$82,100	$62,425	2,890
CNC Programmer	$81,670	$62,146	680
Health Information Technologist	$81,420	$61,983	880
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$81,420	$61,983	90
Social and Community Service Manager	$81,380	$61,957	8,800
Tile and Stone Setter	$81,150	$61,808	410
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$81,140	$61,802	200
Producer and Director	$80,970	$61,691	3,440
Musician and Singer	$80,954	$61,681	680
Surgical Technologist	$80,870	$61,627	2,220
Library Science Professor	$80,850	$61,614	50
Stationary Engineer	$80,800	$61,581	530
Funeral Home Manager	$80,790	$61,575	280
Special Effects Artist and Animator	$80,640	$61,477	–
Advertising Sales Agent	$80,500	$61,386	1,480
Training and Development Specialist	$80,270	$61,237	12,190
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$80,240	$61,218	310
Licensed Practical Nurse	$80,220	$61,205	13,210
Interior Designer	$80,110	$61,133	1,580
Education Professor	$79,980	$61,049	2,050
Court Reporter	$79,940	$61,023	50
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$79,930	$61,017	680
School and Career Counselor	$79,930	$61,017	11,460
Production Supervisor	$79,920	$61,010	12,390
Wholesale Sales Representative	$79,810	$60,939	22,700
Social Work Professor	$79,710	$60,874	650
Public Relations Specialist	$79,660	$60,841	6,760
Transportation Inspector	$79,650	$60,835	–
Criminal Justice Professor	$79,500	$60,738	380
Physical Therapist Assistant	$79,460	$60,712	2,640
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$79,420	$60,686	30
Electrician	$79,420	$60,686	17,810
Forensic Science Technician	$79,320	$60,621	290
Insurance Sales Agent	$79,300	$60,608	9,940
Floor Layer	$79,280	$60,595	1,060
Clinical Lab Technologist	$79,120	$60,491	10,850
Fundraiser	$79,060	$60,452	6,160
Police Officer	$78,940	$60,374	17,040
Vocational Instructor	$78,780	$60,270	1,660
Conservation Scientist	$78,740	$60,244	760
Music Director and Composer	$78,620	$60,167	340
Librarian	$78,540	$60,115	4,980
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$78,530	$60,108	1,690
Other Special Education Teacher	$78,440	$60,050	300
Medical Equipment Repairer	$78,230	$59,913	2,200
Archivist	$78,180	$59,881	270
Ship Captain and Mate	$77,950	$59,732	650
Other Legal Support Worker	$77,830	$59,654	–
Curator	$77,790	$59,628	370
Drilling Machine Operator	$77,780	$59,621	60
Electrical Engineering Technician	$77,710	$59,576	4,030
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$77,640	$59,531	7,800
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$77,570	$59,485	920
HVAC Technician	$77,300	$59,310	8,200
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$76,990	$59,109	2,660
Construction Equipment Operator	$76,820	$58,998	9,680
Office Supervisor	$76,770	$58,966	34,520
Graphic Designer	$76,710	$58,927	4,450
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$76,660	$58,895	2,860
Telecom Equipment Installer	$76,500	$58,791	2,890
Healthcare Social Worker	$76,440	$58,752	7,220
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$76,280	$58,648	370
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$76,070	$58,512	1,620
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$76,070	$58,512	280
Chiropractor	$75,940	$58,427	780
Event Planner	$75,740	$58,298	4,640
Child and Family Social Worker	$75,570	$58,187	10,900
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$75,560	$58,181	1,260
Calibration Technician	$75,500	$58,142	380
Mechanical Drafter	$75,490	$58,135	620
Hearing Aid Specialist	$75,310	$58,019	–
Carpenter	$75,200	$57,947	18,540
IT Support Specialist	$75,070	$57,863	17,570
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$75,040	$57,843	1,410
Survey Researcher	$74,890	$57,746	160
Set and Exhibit Designer	$74,540	$57,519	230
Motorboat Mechanic	$74,160	$57,272	890
Hydrologic Technician	$73,820	$57,052	60
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$73,630	$56,929	920
Transportation Security Screener	$73,510	$56,851	1,380
Diesel Mechanic	$73,270	$56,695	4,870
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$72,840	$56,416	6,130
Dental Laboratory Technician	$72,800	$56,390	440
Firefighter	$72,800	$56,390	11,940
Pipelayer	$72,770	$56,370	–
Interpreter and Translator	$72,750	$56,357	2,280
Roofer	$72,750	$56,357	1,950
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$72,550	$56,228	–
Clergy	$72,190	$55,994	840
Other Drafter	$72,100	$55,936	170
Industrial Engineering Technician	$71,830	$55,760	2,070
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$71,750	$55,709	140
Civil Engineering Technician	$71,350	$55,449	680
Home Appliance Repairer	$70,750	$55,060	550
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$70,540	$54,923	960
Statistical Assistant	$70,470	$54,878	190
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$70,320	$54,781	2,260
Athletic Trainer	$70,010	$54,579	630
Soil and Plant Scientist	$69,880	$54,495	–
Stonemason	$69,610	$54,320	–
Other Cook	$69,570	$54,294	–
Chef and Head Cook	$69,540	$54,275	6,000
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$69,500	$54,249	590
Title Examiner	$69,100	$53,989	–
Other Therapist	$69,050	$53,957	170
Occupational Safety Technician	$68,730	$53,749	290
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$68,550	$53,632	2,510
Metal and Plastic Model Maker	$67,830	$53,165	100
Chemical Technician	$67,570	$52,996	1,780
Other Engineering Technician	$67,450	$52,918	990
Marriage and Family Therapist	$67,370	$52,866	600
Machinist	$67,270	$52,802	7,080
Tool and Die Maker	$67,230	$52,776	850
Dispensing Optician	$67,210	$52,763	1,360
Farm and Home Management Educator	$66,920	$52,574	40
Environmental Engineering Technician	$66,860	$52,535	320
Paramedic	$66,340	$52,182	1,860
Quarry Rock Splitter	$66,000	$51,927	90
Exercise Physiologist	$65,950	$51,890	180
Transportation Supervisor	$65,570	$51,605	10,660
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$65,460	$51,523	3,970
Millwright	$65,220	$51,343	–
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$65,210	$51,336	–
School Bus Driver	$65,170	$51,306	9,330
Taper	$65,060	$51,223	510
Eligibility Interviewer	$64,750	$50,991	1,700
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$64,710	$50,961	560
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$64,620	$50,894	9,200
Earth Driller	$64,180	$50,564	130
Other Media Worker	$63,940	$50,385	–
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$63,880	$50,340	90
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$63,840	$50,310	1,590
Other Science Technician	$63,820	$50,295	1,140
Traffic Technician	$63,780	$50,265	90
Landscaping Supervisor	$63,750	$50,242	2,510
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$63,670	$50,182	3,280
Brokerage Clerk	$63,640	$50,160	890
Social Science Research Assistant	$63,480	$50,040	–
Construction Laborer	$63,390	$49,973	16,210
Massage Therapist	$63,390	$49,973	2,830
Sound Engineering Technician	$63,250	$49,868	200
Credit Counselor	$63,240	$49,860	770
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$63,030	$49,703	30,890
Pesticide Applicator	$62,980	$49,666	–
Religious Education Director	$62,930	$49,628	160
Metal Pourer and Caster	$62,820	$49,546	–
Recreational Therapist	$62,820	$49,546	210
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$62,710	$49,464	–
Other Education Worker	$62,630	$49,404	960
Postal Service Clerk	$62,610	$49,389	1,950
Welder	$62,570	$49,359	2,830
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$62,550	$49,344	2,090
Mental Health Social Worker	$62,500	$49,306	7,440
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$62,390	$49,224	1,310
Milling Machine Operator	$62,380	$49,216	–
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$62,290	$49,149	1,420
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$62,260	$49,127	70
Hoist and Winch Operator	$62,240	$49,112	–
Legal Secretary	$62,120	$49,022	4,020
Mortician and Funeral Director	$62,120	$49,022	430
Biological Technician	$62,070	$48,984	8,430
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$62,070	$48,984	7,630
Structural Metal Fabricator	$62,040	$48,962	690
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$61,770	$48,760	80
Court and Municipal Clerk	$61,730	$48,730	4,360
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$61,720	$48,722	2,790
CNC Machine Operator	$61,630	$48,655	2,500
Geological Technician	$61,630	$48,655	40
Flight Attendant	$61,510	$48,565	4,390
Highway Maintenance Worker	$61,500	$48,557	2,000
RV Service Technician	$61,470	$48,535	240
Camera Operator	$61,320	$48,423	370
Desktop Publisher	$61,170	$48,310	80
Mason Helper	$61,020	$48,198	410
Other Media Equipment Worker	$60,960	$48,153	90
Paving Equipment Operator	$60,950	$48,145	560
Animal Control Worker	$60,930	$48,130	280
Tutor	$60,900	$48,108	4,610
Radio and Cell Tower Installer	$60,890	$48,101	–
Lathe Operator	$60,870	$48,086	690
Mixing Machine Operator	$60,790	$48,026	420
Auto Mechanic	$60,760	$48,003	12,710
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$60,660	$47,928	160
Other Financial Clerk	$60,530	$47,831	540
Other Health Technician	$60,500	$47,808	3,550
Medical Records Specialist	$60,350	$47,696	3,500
Production and Planning Clerk	$60,280	$47,644	5,650
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$60,200	$47,584	280
Lighting Technician	$60,110	$47,516	–
Procurement Clerk	$60,110	$47,516	520
Mental Health Counselor	$59,890	$47,352	18,190
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$59,890	$47,352	1,240
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$59,830	$47,307	29,110
Medical Appliance Technician	$59,810	$47,292	–
Bill and Account Collector	$59,800	$47,284	2,510
Housekeeping Supervisor	$59,760	$47,254	4,000
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$59,640	$47,164	390
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$59,420	$47,000	300
Environmental Science Technician	$59,330	$46,932	330
Auto Body Repairer	$59,300	$46,910	3,060
Solar Photovoltaic Installer	$59,180	$46,820	620
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$58,940	$46,640	2,080
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$58,730	$46,483	640
Cargo and Freight Agent	$58,680	$46,445	820
Medical Equipment Preparer	$58,580	$46,371	1,900
Museum Technician and Conservator	$58,530	$46,333	440
Auto Glass Installer	$58,490	$46,303	140
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$58,480	$46,296	240
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$46,288	2,910
Tax Preparer	$58,400	$46,236	1,500
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$58,340	$46,191	1,680
General Maintenance Worker	$58,320	$46,176	29,830
Other Counselor	$58,240	$46,116	140
Floor Sander and Finisher	$58,230	$46,108	–
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$58,040	$45,966	1,440
Photographer	$57,990	$45,929	830
Dental Assistant	$57,980	$45,921	9,680
Administrative Assistant	$57,940	$45,891	37,750
Security Supervisor	$57,890	$45,854	1,810
Small Engine Mechanic	$57,830	$45,809	800
Construction Painter	$57,510	$45,569	4,430
Health Education Specialist	$57,510	$45,569	2,420
Retail Sales Supervisor	$57,490	$45,554	20,240
Other Social Service Specialist	$57,360	$45,457	1,480
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$57,270	$45,390	1,350
Prepress Technician and Worker	$57,250	$45,375	460
Proofreader and Copy Marker	$57,160	$45,307	190
Recreation Supervisor	$56,990	$45,180	2,700
Chemical Equipment Operator	$56,920	$45,127	2,860
Food Science Technician	$56,850	$45,075	260
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$56,600	$44,888	40
Forest and Conservation Technician	$56,480	$44,798	–
Travel Agent	$56,450	$44,775	1,810
Surgical Assistant	$56,430	$44,760	–
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$56,370	$44,715	3,040
Furniture Finisher	$56,300	$44,663	340
Billing and Posting Clerk	$56,110	$44,521	7,430
Crematory Operator	$56,050	$44,476	30
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$56,040	$44,468	–
Airfield Operations Specialist	$56,020	$44,453	380
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$55,980	$44,423	200
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$55,940	$44,393	60
Human Resources Assistant	$55,840	$44,319	1,400
Bridge and Lock Tender	$55,830	$44,311	40
Mechanical Door Repairer	$55,770	$44,266	–
Dispatcher	$55,690	$44,206	3,510
Community Health Worker	$55,560	$44,109	2,970
Credit Authorizer	$55,300	$43,914	250
Other Transportation Worker	$55,200	$43,839	30
Costume Attendant	$55,190	$43,832	90
Coach and Scout	$55,130	$43,787	6,310
Order Clerk	$55,040	$43,719	1,350
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$55,000	$43,690	320
Other Communications Equipment Operator	$54,500	$43,315	40
Vending Machine Repairer	$54,380	$43,225	70
Embalmer	$54,320	$43,180	100
Utilities Meter Reader	$54,150	$43,053	300
Painting and Coating Worker	$54,070	$42,993	210
Personal Service Supervisor	$53,740	$42,746	1,600
Word Processor and Typist	$53,740	$42,746	350
Rigger	$53,500	$42,566	240
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$53,300	$42,416	120
Septic Tank Servicer	$53,080	$42,252	620
Printing Press Operator	$53,050	$42,229	2,110
Insurance Claims Clerk	$52,910	$42,124	4,820
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$52,470	$41,795	140
Quality Control Inspector	$52,270	$41,645	10,650
Psychiatric Technician	$52,000	$41,443	5,340
Parking Enforcement Worker	$51,980	$41,428	300
Forest and Conservation Worker	$51,890	$41,360	120
Forging Machine Operator	$51,770	$41,271	310
Other Sales and Related Worker	$51,620	$41,158	850
Semiconductor Processing Technician	$51,410	$41,001	1,190
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$51,150	$40,806	2,740
Jeweler	$51,060	$40,739	830
Grinding Machine Operator	$50,910	$40,626	2,420
Etcher and Engraver	$50,710	$40,477	320
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$50,550	$40,357	1,200
Welding Machine Operator	$50,480	$40,304	480
Tailor and Dressmaker	$50,470	$40,297	–
Library Technician	$50,430	$40,267	1,910
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$50,370	$40,222	1,490
Interviewer	$50,340	$40,200	3,050
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$50,310	$40,177	1,010
Medical Secretary	$50,290	$40,162	22,210
Private Detective and Investigator	$50,240	$40,125	280
Emergency Medical Technician	$50,230	$40,117	4,550
Phlebotomist	$50,170	$40,072	2,580
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$50,110	$40,027	370
Other Protective Service Worker	$50,040	$39,975	610
General Office Clerk	$49,940	$39,900	47,940
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$49,750	$39,758	2,330
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$49,620	$39,660	2,770
Veterinary Technician	$49,540	$39,601	3,990
Medical Assistant	$49,460	$39,541	14,880
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$49,430	$39,518	11,950
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$49,280	$39,406	250
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$49,240	$39,376	14,370
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$49,150	$39,308	40
Customer Service Representative	$49,120	$39,286	49,990
Separating Machine Operator	$48,970	$39,174	510
Logging Equipment Operator	$48,960	$39,166	–
Insulation Worker	$48,940	$39,151	710
Motorcycle Mechanic	$48,940	$39,151	–
Mail Clerk	$48,860	$39,091	1,050
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$48,840	$39,076	1,920
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$48,670	$38,949	22,880
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$48,430	$38,769	1,480
Fence Erector	$48,430	$38,769	–
Umpire and Referee	$48,400	$38,747	250
Upholsterer	$48,380	$38,732	150
Electrician Helper	$48,340	$38,702	610
File Clerk	$48,310	$38,679	600
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$48,230	$38,619	1,390
Residential Advisor	$48,190	$38,589	5,120
Carpenter Helper	$48,130	$38,545	630
Light Truck Driver	$48,110	$38,530	23,350
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$47,960	$38,417	170
Telephone Operator	$47,940	$38,402	–
Carpet Installer	$47,930	$38,395	–
Rolling Machine Operator	$47,830	$38,320	480
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$47,790	$38,290	7,430
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$47,720	$38,238	–
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker	$47,680	$38,208	–
Craft Artist	$47,660	$38,193	50
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$47,590	$38,140	1,000
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$47,590	$38,140	220
Data Entry Keyer	$47,560	$38,118	1,590
Office Machine Operator	$47,470	$38,050	–
Rehabilitation Counselor	$47,320	$37,938	5,760
Skincare Specialist	$47,310	$37,930	1,360
Broadcast Technician	$47,260	$37,893	560
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$47,220	$37,863	950
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$47,210	$37,856	60
Other Information and Record Clerk	$47,200	$37,848	2,000
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$47,130	$37,796	11,580
Social and Human Service Assistant	$47,130	$37,796	9,180
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$47,060	$37,743	30
Teller	$46,900	$37,623	7,190
Engine and Other Machine Assembler	$46,880	$37,608	500
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,880	$37,608	850
Driver/Sales Worker	$46,870	$37,601	3,830
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$46,850	$37,586	8,390
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner	$46,820	$37,563	130
Freezing Equipment Operator	$46,800	$37,549	–
Other Personal Care Worker	$46,780	$37,534	–
Miscellaneous Assembler	$46,720	$37,489	11,600
Nursing Assistant	$46,680	$37,459	38,130
Veterinary Assistant	$46,670	$37,451	2,130
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$46,630	$37,421	750
Food Service Supervisor	$46,600	$37,399	23,220
Shoe and Leather Worker	$46,550	$37,361	500
Agricultural Inspector	$46,510	$37,331	70
Pharmacy Technician	$46,470	$37,301	10,150
Floral Designer	$46,460	$37,294	870
Woodworking Machine Operator	$46,430	$37,271	890
Funeral Attendant	$46,280	$37,159	1,090
Plating Machine Operator	$46,150	$37,062	860
Preschool Teacher	$45,890	$36,867	18,710
Other Production Worker	$45,780	$36,785	2,860
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$45,760	$36,770	2,590
Restaurant Cook	$45,600	$36,650	29,570
Janitor	$45,580	$36,635	55,490
Pest Control Worker	$45,560	$36,620	1,900
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$45,400	$36,500	190
Psychiatric Aide	$45,300	$36,425	950
Motorboat Operator	$45,160	$36,320	–
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$44,920	$36,141	34,700
Other Construction Helper	$44,720	$35,991	120
Security Guard	$44,670	$35,953	23,930
Parts Salesperson	$44,660	$35,946	4,080
Telemarketer	$44,650	$35,938	–
Plumber Helper	$44,340	$35,706	–
Short Order Cook	$44,290	$35,669	4,760
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$44,230	$35,624	1,560
Aircraft Service Attendant	$44,190	$35,594	1,490
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$44,190	$35,594	180
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$44,080	$35,512	50
Counter and Rental Clerk	$44,070	$35,504	8,220
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$44,070	$35,504	420
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$43,870	$35,354	18,970
Cutting Machine Operator	$43,790	$35,294	1,280
Switchboard Operator	$43,790	$35,294	830
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$43,680	$35,212	380
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$43,590	$35,145	12,620
Animal Trainer	$43,580	$35,137	510
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$43,510	$35,085	620
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$43,460	$35,047	1,700
Passenger Attendant	$43,350	$34,965	1,330
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$43,290	$34,920	3,360
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$43,210	$34,860	380
Other Food Processing Worker	$43,200	$34,852	210
Conveyor Operator	$43,150	$34,815	170
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$43,100	$34,778	–
Sewing Machine Operator	$42,910	$34,635	1,540
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$42,700	$34,478	170
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$42,570	$34,381	3,810
Library Assistant	$42,520	$34,343	2,840
Courier and Messenger	$42,380	$34,238	1,560
Production Helper	$42,280	$34,163	1,790
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$42,200	$34,104	1,290
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$41,770	$33,782	40
Bicycle Repairer	$41,600	$33,654	280
Substitute Teacher	$41,350	$33,467	8,410
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$41,040	$33,235	1,300
Home Health Aide	$40,910	$33,137	117,940
Childcare Worker	$40,900	$33,130	13,140
Other Office Support Worker	$40,810	$33,063	930
Locker Room Attendant	$40,770	$33,033	190
Packaging Machine Operator	$40,360	$32,726	5,020
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$40,270	$32,658	170
Occupational Therapy Aide	$40,160	$32,576	90
Concierge	$40,120	$32,546	–
Other Textile Worker	$40,050	$32,493	160
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$39,970	$32,434	110
Dietetic Technician	$39,760	$32,276	910
Animal Caretaker	$39,650	$32,194	6,900
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$39,480	$32,067	–
Hotel Desk Clerk	$39,400	$32,007	4,530
Teaching Assistant	$39,380	$31,992	39,210
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$39,250	$31,894	130
Orderly	$38,970	$31,685	1,810
Maid and Housekeeper	$38,950	$31,670	14,910
Food Preparation Worker	$38,900	$31,632	13,620
Hand Sewer	$38,680	$31,467	40
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$38,630	$31,430	5,100
Recreation Worker	$38,540	$31,363	11,280
Waiter and Waitress	$38,460	$31,303	54,670
Photo Processing Worker	$38,400	$31,258	–
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$38,280	$31,168	270
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$38,220	$31,123	1,340
Baker	$38,130	$31,056	6,070
Fast Food Cook	$37,870	$30,861	–
Tour and Travel Guide	$37,840	$30,838	1,760
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$37,780	$30,793	170
Stocker and Order Filler	$37,540	$30,614	49,760
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$37,490	$30,576	3,700
Bartender	$37,440	$30,539	19,850
Physical Therapist Aide	$37,440	$30,539	1,020
Pharmacy Aide	$37,390	$30,501	340
Parking Attendant	$37,360	$30,479	3,330
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$37,290	$30,426	9,600
Dishwasher	$37,190	$30,352	14,100
Medical Transcriptionist	$36,910	$30,142	400
Food Batchmaker	$36,880	$30,119	5,100
Tire Repairer and Changer	$36,770	$30,037	1,240
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$36,750	$30,022	5,830
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$36,650	$29,947	2,640
Retail Salesperson	$36,610	$29,917	86,860
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$36,570	$29,887	2,350
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$36,540	$29,865	1,210
Garment Presser	$36,410	$29,767	470
School Bus Monitor	$36,020	$29,475	2,300
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$35,850	$29,348	85,810
Automotive Service Attendant	$35,680	$29,221	1,850
Cashier	$35,520	$29,101	58,880
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$35,470	$29,063	4,660
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$35,380	$28,996	11,510
Other Food Service Worker	$35,300	$28,936	–
Taxi Driver	$35,270	$28,914	–
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$34,960	$28,682	13,540
Shampooer	$34,840	$28,592	–
Other Entertainer and Performer	$34,549	$28,374	140
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$34,440	$28,292	5,460
Hand Packer and Packager	$34,200	$28,112	15,330
Usher and Ticket Taker	$33,940	$27,918	2,270

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Massachusetts median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Massachusetts paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Massachusetts

What is the highest-paying job in Massachusetts?

Radiologist, with a median of $426,560 in Massachusetts (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $272,610 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Massachusetts tax.

What is the most common job in Massachusetts?

Home Health Aide: about 117,940 people in Massachusetts, with a median of $40,910.

How much do you take home on the median Massachusetts salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Massachusetts is $63,590 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $50,123 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Massachusetts tax.

Which job pays more in Massachusetts than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Massachusetts, structural iron and steel worker pays furthest above its US median: $120,840 here, 92% more than the national $62,780.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Massachusetts. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.