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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Springfield$39,390
- Barnstable$38,550
- Amherst$37,470
- Pittsfield$37,380
- Boston$35,770
- Worcester$35,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $39,390 | $35,810 | $33,960 | $32,180 | 96 |
| Barnstable | $38,550 | $36,520 | $32,520 | $31,547 | 98 |
| Amherst | $37,470 | $35,450 | $34,510 | $30,734 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $37,380 | $34,200 | $31,270 | $30,666 | 95 |
| Boston | $35,770 | $33,740 | $31,270 | $29,453 | 108 |
| Worcester | $35,330 | $33,350 | $31,830 | $29,121 | 103 |
*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 53-7064.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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