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Laborer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$21.60 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,027/year ($3,002/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,470 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,920 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 34,700 Laborer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Laborer salary of $44,920 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 $36,027 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $44,920 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,210 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,436 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,246 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,027 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,002 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Massachusetts paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Laborer salary in Massachusetts is $44,920 per year ($21.60 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,920 and $49,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $44,920, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $36,027 per year ($3,002 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 34,700 Laborer 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.