Management Analysts, Boston

$135,640

Local median annual wage in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Middle half of earners roughly $104,210 to $168,800.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+33.2%
US median
$101,860
Cost of living (108.3) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
108.3
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$104,210 to $168,800
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
26,450
Job code
13-1111

Management Analysts in Boston pay a median $135,640 (May 2025), 33.2% above the US median of $101,860. At local prices (index 108.3), that median buys about what $125,245 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$135,640 in Boston buys about what $125,245 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 108.3, 2024). Housing & rent index is 148.4 vs overall 108.3 (US average = 100, 2024).

Management Analysts in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Boston $135,640 $104,210 to $168,800 108.3
Washington $126,830 $101,400 to $156,750 108.9
San Francisco $126,730 $87,910 to $163,380 115.6
Tulsa $98,210 $75,720 to $128,320 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Management Analysts in Boston?
The median annual wage for Management Analysts in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is $135,640 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Boston pay compare to the US median for Management Analysts?
Local median pay is 33.2% above the national median of $101,860.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Boston is 108.3 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $135,640 has about the same buying power as $125,245 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.