Healthcare Support Workers, All Other pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,690 or more. The middle half of other healthcare support workers in Boston earn between $47,260 and $72,610.
- $40K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $73K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,840 | $5,070 | $29.25 |
| Median | $60,760 | $5,063 | $29.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,260 | $3,938 | $22.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,610 | $6,051 | $34.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other healthcare support workers in Boston earn 3% more than the Massachusetts average ($59,020) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($50,810). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $48,430.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $60,840 | $60,760 | $40,370 | $83,690 | 1,160 |
| Massachusetts | $59,020 | $58,340 | $38,960 | $81,640 | 1,680 |
| United States | $50,810 | $48,430 | $34,770 | $71,470 | 109,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $60,840, a single filer in Boston takes home about $48,343 a year, or $4,029 a month and $1,859 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 | $51,065 | $4,255 |
| Working in MA | $48,343 | $4,029 |
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 other healthcare support workers? 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 $60,840 buys what about $56,195 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 12.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Springfield pays the most ($65,730).
- Springfield$65,730
- Boston$60,840
- Amherst$51,960
- Worcester$51,890
All Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for other healthcare support workers
Napa, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($72,120).
- Napa, CA$72,120
- San Francisco, CA$67,800
- Seattle, WA$66,810
- Mount Vernon, WA$66,240
- Springfield, MA$65,730
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Healthcare Support Workers, All Other salary in Boston: questions
How much do other healthcare support workers make an hour in Boston?
$29.25 an hour on average, and $29.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other healthcare support workers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other healthcare support workers take-home pay in Boston?
About $48,343 a year ($4,029 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,840. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other healthcare support workers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more than the U.S. average for this job ($50,810).
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 31-9099; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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