salary$100,150 a year$48 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,450per year
Jobs in the area37,150people work this job
Can a accountant afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 37.3% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a accountant in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $100,150 a year ($48 an hour). Most earn between $72,450 and $161,450.
Can a accountant afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 37.3% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.