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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$59,530
- Barnstable$58,930
- Pittsfield$55,480
- Amherst$54,410
- Springfield$52,680
- Worcester$51,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $59,530 | $58,210 | $48,480 | $47,356 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $58,930 | $59,730 | $49,400 | $46,904 | 98 |
| Pittsfield | $55,480 | $55,560 | $47,610 | $44,304 | 95 |
| Amherst | $54,410 | $51,890 | $48,740 | $43,498 | 100 |
| Springfield | $52,680 | $49,420 | $46,010 | $42,194 | 96 |
| Worcester | $51,500 | $49,660 | $39,880 | $41,305 | 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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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 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 51-9061.
- 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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