Office Support Staff Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

How much does an Office Support Staff make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Office Support Staff in Boston, MA is $50,106. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $44,526 to $56,859, with most professionals earning between $39,445 and $63,007.

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What is an Office Support Staff?

The Office Support Staff is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the office. This may include tasks such as answering phones, managing correspondence, organizing and maintaining files, scheduling appointments, and assisting with various office projects. They may also be responsible for greeting visitors, ordering office supplies, and coordinating office events. The Office Support Staff plays a crucial role in maintaining a productive and organized work environment for the entire office.

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What does an Office Support Staff do?

Common responsibilities of an Office Support Staff

Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate staff members.

September 02, 2023

Perform other general office duties as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the office.

September 30, 2023

Greet and assist visitors and clients in a professional and friendly manner.

October 10, 2023

Assist with scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for staff members.

October 25, 2023

Coordinate and organize office events, meetings, and conferences.

October 28, 2023

Maintain and update filing systems, both physical and digital, to ensure easy access to important documents and information.

October 29, 2023

Handle incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including sorting and distributing to the appropriate recipients.

October 31, 2023

Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks, such as processing invoices and expense reports.

November 20, 2023

Provide administrative support to staff members, such as typing, copying, and preparing documents and presentations.

November 23, 2023

Manage and maintain office supplies and equipment, including ordering and restocking as needed.

November 24, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Office Support Staff in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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44526

56859

50106

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

44991

57796

50720

What is the average salary for Office Support Staff in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Office Support Staff in Boston, MA. The base salary for Office Support Staff ranges from $44,526 to $56,859 with the average base salary of $50,106. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,991 to $57,796 with the average total cash compensation of $50,720.

View Average Salary for Office Support Staff as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,106	$44,526 - $56,859
Bonus	$613	$465 - $937
Total Pay	$50,720	$44,991 - $57,796

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Office Support Staff Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,526 - $56,859	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,526 - $56,859	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,526 - $56,859	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,526 - $56,859	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,526 - $56,859	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,526 - $56,859	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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