Accountants and Auditors pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for accountants and auditors is $47.82 an hour ($99,460 a year). About 46,230 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($83,680). Massachusetts ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for accountants and auditors in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.88 | $70,460 |
| 25% of workers | $38.16 | $79,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.82 | $99,460 |
| 75% of workers | $61.81 | $128,560 |
| 90% of workers | $76.97 | $160,100 |
Accountants and Auditors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $100,150 | 37,150 |
| Barnstable Town | $96,110 | 760 |
| Worcester | $94,070 | 3,090 |
| Springfield | $92,010 | 1,720 |
| Pittsfield | $84,640 | 480 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $84,390 | 490 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for accountants and auditors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 115,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $111,040 |
| Loan Officers | $101,600 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $106,640 |
| Tax Preparers | $58,400 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $130,400 |
| Credit Analysts | $97,080 |
| Budget Analysts | $92,260 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $75,560 |
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