Salary Breakdown for Boston
The median individual income in Boston is $48,729 per year, which works out to approximately $4,061/month or $23.43/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $81,744.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Boston's cost of living index is 152 (national average = 100). The median salary of $48,729 in Boston has the purchasing power of approximately $32,059 at the national average cost of living. The high cost of living in Boston means you need a significantly higher salary to maintain the same standard of living as cheaper cities.
Top Employers in Boston
- Mass General Brigham
- Harvard
- Boston Children's Hospital
Major Industries in Boston
- Healthcare
- Education
- Biotech
How Boston Compares to Massachusetts
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Cost of Living in Boston
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Boston page.
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