Accountants and Auditors Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $86,490 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.58
10th percentile $63,530
90th percentile $131,780
Employed locally 310
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,530
    25th
    $74,440
    50th (median)
    $86,490
    75th
    $105,020
    90th
    $131,780

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $82,000
    Human Resources Specialists $77,140
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,170
    Fundraisers $66,690
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $76,790
    Training and Development Specialists $58,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Massachusetts is $41.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.35 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Massachusetts is 5.9% above the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $63,530 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,440.