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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$68,660
- Barnstable$67,460
- Worcester$61,650
- Amherst$60,250
- Springfield$60,130
- Pittsfield$59,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $68,660 | $66,930 | $56,990 | $54,019 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $67,460 | $63,910 | $56,100 | $53,235 | 98 |
| Worcester | $61,650 | $60,080 | $51,700 | $48,953 | 103 |
| Amherst | $60,250 | $58,720 | $50,030 | $47,898 | 100 |
| Springfield | $60,130 | $58,440 | $50,250 | $47,808 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $59,590 | $58,730 | $49,600 | $47,401 | 95 |
*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 43-3051.
- 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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