Average Salary in Massachusetts

State of United States · Data verified 2026-01-01

Minimum wage

$15 /hr

Average salary $6,200 /mo

+ 107% vs United States national rate #16 of 56 state Since 2023-01-01

With a population of 7.1 million, Massachusetts is a state of United States whose economy centers on biotechnology and higher education. Its minimum wage of $15 per hour is 107% above the national rate. Workers earn an average gross salary of $6,200 per month. The cost of living is 6% above the national average. The median household income is $96,505 per year.

• AT A GLANCE

Rank: #16 of 56; state
vs National: +107%; United States floor
Annual (est.): $31,200; full-time, before tax
Change Since 2018: +36%; nominal wage

Wage Breakdown

Hourly: $15
Monthly: $2,599.95 Based on 173.33 hours/month (40 hrs/week)
Annual: $31,200 Based on 2,080 hours/year

Massachusetts reached $15.00/hr on January 1, 2023, completing its phase-in under a 2018 law. Tipped employees must receive at least $6.75/hr cash wage (2023), with tips required to bring total to at least $15.00/hr. Massachusetts has one of the highest average wages in the country due to its concentration of tech, finance, and life sciences industries.

At this rate, a full-time worker earns approximately $31,200 /yr before tax. Whether that covers living costs depends on local prices. See United States purchasing power context.