Living wage by county in Massachusetts, 2027
The living wage in Massachusetts ranges from $28.52 to $55.68 an hour per worker across its 14 counties, for a typical family of four (two adults and two children). In Massachusetts, 17.7% of families like this one have a single earner.
| County | Living wage / hour | Income needed / month | One worker earning it all / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable County | $35.30 | $10,689 | $61.67 |
| Berkshire County | $28.52 | $8,635 | $49.82 |
| Bristol County | $33.16 | $10,040 | $57.93 |
| Dukes County | $46.04 | $13,941 | $80.43 |
| Essex County | $36.03 | $10,911 | $62.95 |
| Franklin County | $30.24 | $9,159 | $52.84 |
| Hampden County | $34.57 | $10,468 | $60.39 |
| Hampshire County | $30.24 | $9,159 | $52.84 |
| Middlesex County | $36.03 | $10,911 | $62.95 |
| Nantucket County | $55.68 | $16,862 | $97.28 |
| Norfolk County | $33.16 | $10,040 | $57.93 |
| Plymouth County | $33.16 | $10,040 | $57.93 |
| Suffolk County | $36.03 | $10,911 | $62.95 |
| Worcester County | $33.16 | $10,040 | $57.93 |
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