Take-home pay by job in Massachusetts
What 48 common jobs pay in Massachusetts, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $176,680 | $122,700 | $10,225 |
| Software developer | $165,210 | $115,487 | $9,624 |
| Nurse practitioner | $142,440 | $101,167 | $8,431 |
| Physician assistant | $142,410 | $101,148 | $8,429 |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | $98,481 | $8,207 |
| Medical and health services manager | $134,360 | $96,085 | $8,007 |
| Computer systems analyst | $128,240 | $92,236 | $7,686 |
| General and operations manager | $127,220 | $91,595 | $7,633 |
| Mechanical engineer | $119,300 | $86,564 | $7,214 |
| Civil engineer | $106,730 | $78,407 | $6,534 |
| Registered nurse | $104,550 | $76,993 | $6,416 |
| Physical therapist | $103,790 | $76,499 | $6,375 |
| Radiologic technologist | $103,620 | $76,389 | $6,366 |
| Respiratory therapist | $102,170 | $75,448 | $6,287 |
| Dental hygienist | $100,640 | $74,455 | $6,205 |
| Accountant | $99,460 | $73,690 | $6,141 |
| High school teacher | $95,260 | $70,964 | $5,914 |
| Elementary school teacher | $94,000 | $70,147 | $5,846 |
| Plumber | $93,880 | $70,069 | $5,839 |
| HR specialist | $85,630 | $64,715 | $5,393 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $80,220 | $61,205 | $5,100 |
| Electrician | $79,420 | $60,686 | $5,057 |
| Police officer | $78,940 | $60,374 | $5,031 |
| HVAC technician | $77,300 | $59,310 | $4,942 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $75,570 | $58,187 | $4,849 |
| Carpenter | $75,200 | $57,947 | $4,829 |
| IT support specialist | $75,070 | $57,863 | $4,822 |
| Firefighter | $72,800 | $56,390 | $4,699 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $63,030 | $49,703 | $4,142 |
| Auto mechanic | $60,760 | $48,003 | $4,000 |
| Bookkeeper | $59,830 | $47,307 | $3,942 |
| Dental assistant | $57,980 | $45,921 | $3,827 |
| Administrative assistant | $57,940 | $45,891 | $3,824 |
| Medical assistant | $49,460 | $39,541 | $3,295 |
| Customer service representative | $49,120 | $39,286 | $3,274 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $48,110 | $38,530 | $3,211 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $46,680 | $37,459 | $3,122 |
| Pharmacy technician | $46,470 | $37,301 | $3,108 |
| Restaurant cook | $45,600 | $36,650 | $3,054 |
| Janitor | $45,580 | $36,635 | $3,053 |
| Warehouse worker | $44,920 | $36,141 | $3,012 |
| Security guard | $44,670 | $35,953 | $2,996 |
| Receptionist | $43,870 | $35,354 | $2,946 |
| Childcare worker | $40,900 | $33,130 | $2,761 |
| Teaching assistant | $39,380 | $31,992 | $2,666 |
| Waiter or waitress | $38,460 | $31,303 | $2,609 |
| Retail salesperson | $36,610 | $29,917 | $2,493 |
| Cashier | $35,520 | $29,101 | $2,425 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.