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Administrative Assistant Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$27.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,838/year ($3,820/month) for a single filer
Administrative Assistant pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 37,750 Administrative Assistant jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-6014, “Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Administrative Assistant salary of $57,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,838 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $57,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,773 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,432 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,897 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,838 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Administrative Assistant make in Massachusetts?
- The median Administrative Assistant salary in Massachusetts is $57,940 per year ($27.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,150 and $64,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Administrative Assistant in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $57,940, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $45,838 per year ($3,820 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Administrative Assistant jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 37,750 Administrative Assistant jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.