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Skilled trade pay in Massachusetts

6 metros · 37 trades · BLS, May 2025

6metros
37trades

Metros

Amherst TownMASSACHUSETTS · MA17 trades$66,830 typical pay
Barnstable TownMASSACHUSETTS · MA21 trades$70,770 typical pay
BostonMASSACHUSETTS · MA34 trades$73,630 typical pay
PittsfieldMASSACHUSETTS · MA21 trades$63,360 typical pay
SpringfieldMASSACHUSETTS · MA27 trades$72,850 typical pay
WorcesterMASSACHUSETTS · MA29 trades$72,960 typical pay

Trades in Massachusetts

Typical median across Massachusetts metros.

Ironworker$120,840
Electrical Lineworker$106,515
Telecom Line Installer$103,090
Brickmason$87,730
Construction Supervisor$82,970
Plumber$82,115
Glazier$81,120
Drywall Installer$80,280
Building Inspector$80,050
Telecom Equipment Installer$78,190
Appliance Repair Technician$77,435
Electrician$77,200
Sheet Metal Worker$76,580
HVAC Technician$73,585
Heavy Equipment Operator$72,995
Flooring Installer$72,850
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,835
Carpenter$71,795
Roofer$71,325
Paving Equipment Operator$68,520
Diesel Mechanic$67,985
Machinist$63,785
Concrete Finisher$63,215
Tile Setter$63,000
Construction Laborer$60,725
Welder$60,320
Solar Installer$59,400
Auto Body Repairer$58,080
Auto Mechanic$57,710
Septic & Sewer Technician$55,240
Maintenance Technician$53,975
Rigger$53,110
Painter$52,455
Insulation Installer$49,070
Landscaper$47,745
Hazmat Removal Worker$47,250
Pest Control Technician$45,865

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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