verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

IT Support Specialist Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$75,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.09/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
17,570
public U.S. Median
$61,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$70,983 #3 of 51

IT Support Specialist pay in Massachusetts, explained

It support specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of $75,070 per year ($36.09 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $61,860. Entry-level workers earn around $48,740, while the most experienced IT support specialists reach about $104,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $75,070 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $75,070 is worth about $70,983 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #3 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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IT Support Specialist pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,740
$23.43/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,070
$36.09/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,950
$50.46/hr

IT Support Specialist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $75,070 $70,983
New York $72,560 $67,234 +$2,510
Connecticut $70,210 $67,764 +$4,860
Vermont $63,030 $64,344 +$12,040
Rhode Island $62,510 $61,117 +$12,560
New Hampshire $60,660 $58,235 +$14,410

IT Support Specialist in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do IT support specialists make in Massachusetts?

It support specialists in Massachusetts earn a median of $75,070 per year ($36.09 per hour), compared with $61,860 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay IT support specialists well?

At $75,070, Massachusetts pays 21% above the national median for IT support specialists. An estimated 17,570 work in the state.

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