Public-Sector Pay in Massachusetts
8 roles at 5 employers · updated October 2026
What Massachusetts's cities, counties, school districts and other public employers pay, taken from their own job postings:
How Massachusetts public-sector pay is spread
Each role placed by the midpoint of its newest posted range, as full-time yearly pay.
Roles
| <$40k | 3 |
|---|---|
| $40k | 2 |
| $60k | 1 |
| $80k | 0 |
| $100k | 0 |
| $120k | 1 |
| $140k | 1 |
| $160k | 0 |
| $180k | 0 |
| $200k+ | 0 |
Highest posted pay in Massachusetts's public sector
Who is hiring now
Open postings with published pay, by employer.
Postings by employer type
Last 12 months of postings with published pay.
Pay by employer
Newest posted range for each role. Open an employer to see its roles; each role links to its full pay history.
City of Springfield, MA3 roles · 19 postings · 5 openPay overview →Open jobs →
Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, MA1 role · 9 postings · 3 openOpen jobs →
STATE OF PLAY1 role · 5 postings
bedford-ma-public-schools, MA1 role · 5 postingsOpen jobs →
No roles match that filter.
Public-sector pay in Massachusetts: FAQ
Which public-sector jobs pay the most in Massachusetts?
The highest posted ranges are Software Engineer at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ($145,000/yr); Application Analyst at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ($131,069/yr); Educational Support Professional at bedford-ma-public-schools, MA ($34–$38/hr); Special Education Assistant at Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, MA ($26.31–$30.22/hr); Golf Course Worker at City of Springfield, MA ($45,510–$57,408/yr).
Where do these pay figures come from?
From the employers' own job postings over the last 12 months. Each range is shown as posted; nothing is averaged or estimated. The bars convert hourly and daily pay to a full-time year (2,080 hours or 260 days) only so roles can be compared.