Accountant salary and cost of hiring in Massachusetts
The median accountant in Massachusetts earned $99,460 a year in May 2025[1], 18.9% above the US median of $83,680. That puts Massachusetts at #4 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 13-2011. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70,460 | $99,460 | $160,100 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Massachusetts earns $79,370–$128,560; the top tenth earns $160,100 or more, 2.3 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Massachusetts median that makes about $142,086 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $129,490 | 37,150 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $121,550 | 760 | |
| Worcester, MA | $120,840 | 3,090 | |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $109,190 | 310 | |
| Springfield, MA | $118,380 | 1,720 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | $101,960 | 480 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $105,460 | 490 |
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH pays the most ($100,150) and Amherst Town-Northampton, MA the least ($84,390): $15,760 a year apart for the same job.
What an accountant does
An accountant goes beyond bookkeeping: month-end close, financial statements, budgets, management reports and support for audits and tax filings.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| New York | +3.2% | |
| New Jersey | +1.4% | |
| Massachusetts | +0.0% | |
| Connecticut | -1.9% | |
| California | -2.4% |
Questions
How much does an accountant earn in Massachusetts?
The median was $99,460 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $79,370 to $128,560.
What does it cost to employ an accountant in Massachusetts?
About $142,086 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Massachusetts do accountants earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $100,150 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes132011.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
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- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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