Economists Salary in Massachusetts

Economists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $137,090 a year) and the least in Worcester ($99,860), across the 3 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the economists average at $133,270 and the median at $106,380 for 1,030 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,130.

Economists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$137,090
Amherst$108,010
Worcester$99,860

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$137,090	$108,140	$91,270	$98,433	108
Amherst	$108,010	$94,030	$84,560	$79,735	100
Worcester	$99,860	$99,990	$84,670	$74,409	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.

Economists salary in other states

Economists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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 19-3011.
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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