Accountant Salary in Boston, MA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$96,806
Hourly Rate
$46.54
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,348
employed
Accountant Salary Range in Boston, MA
Annual Salary Range
$64k
10th percentile
$77k
25th
$115k
75th
$144k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $63,931 | $30.74 |
| 25th Percentile | $77,179 | $37.11 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $96,806 | $46.54 |
| 75th Percentile | $114,960 | $55.27 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $144,113 | $69.29 |
| Average (Mean) | $104,596 | $50.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Accountant salary in Boston, MA is $96,806 per year or $46.54 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Boston, MA Compares
vs National Average
$79,880
vs Massachusetts Average
$83,982
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$65,233
Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.
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