Statistical Assistants pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,920 or more. The middle half of statistical assistants in Boston earn between $59,120 and $73,430.
- $49K10th
- $59K25th
- $71KMedian
- $73K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,870 | $5,656 | $32.63 |
| Median | $70,570 | $5,881 | $33.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,120 | $4,927 | $28.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,430 | $6,119 | $35.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Statistical Assistants pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Statistical assistants in Boston earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($64,450) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($55,650). At the median the gap is +40% against the U.S. median of $50,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $67,870 | $70,570 | $48,640 | $78,920 | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $64,450 | $70,470 | $49,020 | $78,920 | 190 |
| United States | $55,650 | $50,330 | $35,990 | $81,990 | 4,710 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Statistical Assistants salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $67,870, a single filer in Boston takes home about $53,503 a year, or $4,459 a month and $2,058 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $56,577 | $4,715 |
| Working in MA | $53,503 | $4,459 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for statistical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $67,870 buys what about $62,688 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Statistical Assistants salary in nearby metro areas
- Hartford, CT$65,520
- Albany, NY$49,360
- Bridgeport, CT$76,710
- New York, NY$58,580
- Philadelphia, PA$49,200
- Washington, DC$60,690
Highest-paying cities for statistical assistants
Bridgeport, CT pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,710).
- Bridgeport, CT$76,710
- Boston, MA$67,870
- Hartford, CT$65,520
- Seattle, WA$64,850
- St. Louis, MO$64,210
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Statistical Assistants salary in Boston: questions
How much do statistical assistants make an hour in Boston?
$32.63 an hour on average, and $33.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level statistical assistants salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the statistical assistants take-home pay in Boston?
About $53,503 a year ($4,459 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,870. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do statistical assistants earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more than the U.S. average for this job ($55,650).
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 43-9111; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.70, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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