Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Careers in Boston, MA: pay and employment for 611 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 14460), which includes Boston, Cambridge and Newton and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Boston city limits. It spans Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Quick answer
In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area (CBSA 14460), BLS OEWS counted 2,703,890 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $66,620 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Surgeons, All Other ($386,300), Emergency Medicine Physician ($356,230), Natural Sciences Managers ($291,000). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (72,420), Operations Manager (70,950), Registered Nurse (64,240).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area at 108.3 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 8% above the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Boston, MA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Surgeons, All Other$386,300 median · 520 employed
- Emergency Medicine Physician$356,230 median · 620 employed
- Natural Sciences Managers$291,000 median · 9,570 employed
- Family Medicine Physician$284,010 median · 2,950 employed
- Physicians, All Other$229,870 median · 6,350 employed
- Pediatrician$221,170 median · 1,860 employed
- IT Manager$214,960 median · 20,530 employed
- Marketing Manager$213,910 median · 11,940 employed
- Financial Manager$209,780 median · 21,650 employed
- Sales Manager$206,610 median · 11,540 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides72,420 employed · $40,910 median
- Operations Manager70,950 employed · $133,800 median
- Registered Nurse64,240 employed · $106,180 median
- Sales Associate64,150 employed · $36,850 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers60,130 employed · $36,290 median
- Janitor43,160 employed · $46,550 median
- Cashier42,920 employed · $36,040 median
- Software Engineer42,310 employed · $166,090 median
- Server41,570 employed · $39,270 median
- Customer Service Representative37,780 employed · $49,920 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$128,760 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$122,870 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Lineman$111,490 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$110,150 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,190 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Glazier$107,610 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Property Manager$106,050 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$103,090 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$99,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Plumber$96,760 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Boston, MA
Dentist$181,150 medianDental Hygienist$101,990 medianParalegal$79,850 medianNurse Practitioner$147,480 medianMedical Assistant$50,740 medianPhysician Assistant$142,410 medianPhysical Therapist$103,550 medianRegistered Nurse$106,180 medianPharmacist$139,660 medianCNA$47,590 medianLPN$82,190 medianMarketing Manager$213,910 medianElectrician$79,910 medianAccountant$100,150 medianProject Manager$114,990 medianSoftware Engineer$166,090 medianLawyer$183,350 medianElectrical Engineer$128,610 medianData Scientist$132,040 medianSurgical Tech$81,500 medianArchitect$119,120 medianPhlebotomist$50,420 medianDental Assistant$58,160 medianBartender$37,760 medianUX Designer$122,270 medianExecutive Assistant$85,260 medianPharmacy Technician$46,890 medianRadiology Tech$104,590 medianSpeech Pathologist$102,810 medianOptometrist$154,970 medianPediatrician$221,170 medianMechanical Engineer$119,300 medianAir Traffic Controller$135,720 medianRespiratory Therapist$104,580 medianMRI Tech$123,910 medianOffice Manager$77,990 medianCivil Engineer$107,670 medianGraphic Designer$78,270 medianOperations Manager$133,800 medianBiomedical Engineer$128,550 medianWelder$63,770 medianPlumber$96,760 medianVeterinarian$138,900 medianVet Tech$50,970 medianConstruction Manager$156,470 medianSterile Processing Technician$60,840 medianRadiation Therapist$106,300 medianClinical Psychologist$121,270 medianPathologist$285,240 medianNetwork Engineer$160,650 medianProperty Manager$106,050 medianHR Manager$184,990 medianAudiologist$108,960 medianEpidemiologist$115,890 medianAdministrative Assistant$59,330 medianTechnical Writer$111,750 median
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All 611 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $40,910U.S. $35,800 | $42,240 | 72,420 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $133,800U.S. $105,770 | $163,800 | 70,950 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,180U.S. $97,550 | $121,820 | 64,240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $36,850U.S. $35,410 | $40,320 | 64,150 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $36,290U.S. $31,200 | $36,230 | 60,130 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,550U.S. $36,840 | $45,900 | 43,160 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $36,040U.S. $32,880 | $37,260 | 42,920 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $166,090U.S. $135,980 | $162,440 | 42,310 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,270U.S. $35,230 | $45,340 | 41,570 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,920U.S. $44,770 | $53,740 | 37,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,150U.S. $83,680 | $108,660 | 37,150 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,700U.S. $37,330 | $40,620 | 35,770 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,710U.S. $45,010 | $52,880 | 34,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $102,390U.S. $78,760 | $109,840 | 32,310 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,330U.S. $47,540 | $59,390 | 28,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $135,640U.S. $101,860 | $149,600 | 26,450 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $40,930U.S. $36,780 | $44,080 | 26,350 | n/a | n/a |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,590U.S. $42,260 | $48,730 | 26,130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $77,990U.S. $69,500 | $81,530 | 25,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,420U.S. $69,990 | $99,370 | 25,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,600U.S. $40,240 | $46,500 | 24,030 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,830U.S. $37,390 | $45,880 | 22,900 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $90,270U.S. $75,940 | $96,840 | 21,770 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $209,780U.S. $166,570 | $221,800 | 21,650 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,960U.S. $50,670 | $61,780 | 21,170 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,670U.S. $49,590 | $60,480 | 21,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,850U.S. $72,040 | $92,430 | 20,600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $214,960U.S. $175,140 | $220,300 | 20,530 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,060U.S. $63,970 | $91,590 | 20,340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,010U.S. $58,640 | $64,420 | 20,090 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $183,350U.S. $159,670 | $215,680 | 20,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,990U.S. $38,020 | $45,640 | 19,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $114,990U.S. $102,320 | $121,710 | 18,840 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $129,180U.S. $105,850 | $131,730 | 17,470 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,090U.S. $44,080 | $53,500 | 16,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $51,600U.S. $45,930 | $53,980 | 16,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Medical ScientistSOC 19-1042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $129,500U.S. $103,410 | $133,740 | 16,060 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.6% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,630U.S. $44,860 | $53,020 | 15,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,030U.S. $39,150 | $51,250 | 15,120 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,850U.S. $48,520 | $60,790 | 14,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,760U.S. $34,340 | $46,040 | 14,840 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,030U.S. $38,140 | $48,190 | 14,500 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,930U.S. $38,010 | $43,990 | 14,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,340U.S. $83,050 | $101,750 | 14,230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,670U.S. $72,080 | $93,500 | 14,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $77,850U.S. $61,860 | $78,870 | 13,580 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,910U.S. $63,190 | $83,370 | 13,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $131,550U.S. $127,410 | $139,110 | 13,370 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $99,890U.S. $79,920 | $102,690 | 13,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $117,520U.S. $102,740 | $131,310 | 13,010 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $136,760U.S. $123,860 | $166,290 | 12,990 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,210U.S. $60,580 | $81,260 | 12,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $213,910U.S. $166,790 | $216,770 | 11,940 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,200U.S. $78,660 | $129,460 | 11,860 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,420U.S. $47,120 | $71,350 | 11,580 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $206,610U.S. $148,270 | $207,790 | 11,540 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $94,170U.S. $64,370 | $88,780 | 11,530 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,180U.S. $76,210 | $83,500 | 11,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,260U.S. $76,590 | $89,990 | 11,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $33,740U.S. $36,280 | $35,770 | 11,250 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,130U.S. $59,350 | $67,030 | 11,150 | n/a | n/a |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,940U.S. $80,730 | $110,840 | 10,920 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,470U.S. $35,510 | $43,380 | 10,920 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,740U.S. $45,690 | $53,270 | 10,750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $35,140U.S. $31,200 | $35,600 | 10,580 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,750U.S. $34,810 | $39,700 | 10,540 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $41,590U.S. $34,980 | $42,920 | 10,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,980U.S. $45,260 | $53,040 | 10,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $93,010U.S. $77,710 | $97,820 | 10,090 | n/a | n/a |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,860U.S. $44,650 | $49,500 | 9,900 | n/a | n/a |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,660U.S. $35,320 | $41,630 | 9,630 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $291,000U.S. $167,220 | $260,090 | 9,570 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,060U.S. $45,850 | $50,290 | 9,530 | n/a | n/a |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,800U.S. $69,280 | $89,790 | 9,360 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,060U.S. $50,620 | $65,600 | 9,360 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $96,760U.S. $63,800 | $92,810 | 9,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $184,250U.S. $141,900 | $201,040 | 9,120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,250U.S. $46,800 | $65,610 | 9,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $118,970U.S. $102,440 | $120,090 | 9,010 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $34,780U.S. $33,980 | $38,970 | 8,890 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,770U.S. $36,560 | $41,710 | 8,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,480U.S. $62,930 | $77,890 | 8,710 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $94,970U.S. $79,860 | $95,460 | 8,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,550U.S. $104,920 | $123,130 | 8,670 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,990U.S. $59,280 | $75,400 | 8,510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,190U.S. $64,400 | $80,770 | 8,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $80,760U.S. $64,330 | $87,320 | 8,170 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,660U.S. $74,450 | $86,470 | 8,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,670U.S. $100,840 | $119,010 | 7,970 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,590U.S. $37,290 | $45,220 | 7,970 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $132,040U.S. $120,230 | $137,030 | 7,930 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,430U.S. $35,790 | $49,010 | 7,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $164,450U.S. $107,310 | $176,930 | 7,830 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,210U.S. $48,570 | $59,530 | 7,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $156,470U.S. $114,990 | $159,530 | 7,570 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $80,120U.S. $62,280 | $105,000 | 7,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,890U.S. $45,750 | $51,740 | 7,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,190U.S. $47,160 | $72,780 | 7,350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,610U.S. $57,510 | $67,590 | 7,320 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $131,080U.S. $105,870 | $129,580 | 7,260 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,730U.S. $62,890 | $70,780 | 7,210 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,160U.S. $48,070 | $57,520 | 7,190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $77,420U.S. $59,550 | $78,950 | 7,070 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $120,670U.S. $114,130 | $131,060 | 6,960 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $119,300U.S. $104,110 | $122,150 | 6,890 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $131,130U.S. $104,590 | $149,550 | 6,770 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $116,770U.S. $99,130 | $120,430 | 6,760 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $205,130U.S. $171,270 | $205,030 | 6,690 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $184,990U.S. $149,280 | $197,730 | 6,480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $65,170U.S. $47,920 | $61,660 | 6,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $76,940U.S. $59,850 | $85,960 | 6,370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $229,870U.S. $265,930 | $245,340 | 6,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,850U.S. $62,890 | $84,580 | 6,300 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,530U.S. $45,930 | $50,600 | 6,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,050U.S. $69,990 | $116,110 | 6,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,210U.S. $104,300 | $117,520 | 6,050 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,530U.S. $61,010 | $79,890 | 6,050 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,510U.S. $41,300 | $48,110 | 6,030 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $147,480U.S. $132,300 | $155,480 | 5,990 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,430U.S. $80,390 | $93,400 | 5,730 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,100U.S. $48,500 | $58,400 | 5,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,850U.S. $35,360 | $45,240 | 5,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $142,920U.S. $130,220 | $153,960 | 5,460 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $42,080U.S. $41,670 | $46,620 | 5,450 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,090U.S. $60,550 | $65,070 | 5,430 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $81,440U.S. $74,750 | $93,800 | 5,380 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,550U.S. $102,760 | $106,830 | 5,330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,530U.S. $37,450 | $49,740 | 5,310 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $139,660U.S. $140,910 | $141,510 | 5,280 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $160,650U.S. $134,050 | $154,430 | 5,240 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $136,550U.S. $129,180 | $152,370 | 5,220 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $213,990 | not published | 5,210 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,990U.S. $98,100 | $104,070 | 5,150 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,800U.S. $46,420 | $50,820 | 5,030 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $97,410U.S. $65,120 | $92,890 | 4,980 | n/a | n/a |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,410U.S. $67,880 | $79,100 | 4,950 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,060U.S. $58,750 | $71,340 | 4,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $56,220U.S. $47,320 | $71,130 | 4,840 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,520U.S. $43,030 | $47,390 | 4,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $121,230U.S. $116,580 | $126,540 | 4,800 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,940U.S. $100,330 | $100,730 | 4,790 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,830U.S. $60,280 | $71,030 | 4,660 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $80,340U.S. $72,550 | $86,910 | 4,620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $127,400U.S. $106,660 | $134,880 | 4,580 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,540U.S. $82,320 | $108,390 | 4,510 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $89,060U.S. $58,940 | $84,780 | 4,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,870U.S. $87,520 | $122,770 | 4,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,600U.S. $35,880 | $41,600 | 4,460 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,370U.S. $77,440 | $95,780 | 4,450 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,470U.S. $62,470 | $75,450 | 4,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,570U.S. $37,160 | $41,930 | 4,380 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,330U.S. $35,360 | $38,950 | 4,370 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Flight AttendantSOC 53-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,510U.S. $63,580 | $68,780 | 4,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.8% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,490U.S. $59,650 | $63,010 | 4,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $104,590U.S. $80,110 | $104,690 | 4,100 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,200U.S. $64,520 | $75,500 | 4,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,550U.S. $109,370 | $128,280 | 4,040 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,610U.S. $120,630 | $131,650 | 4,030 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $119,120U.S. $99,280 | $118,960 | 3,930 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $87,630U.S. $74,260 | $90,910 | 3,920 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,010U.S. $42,290 | $39,640 | 3,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $96,170U.S. $78,620 | $104,830 | 3,820 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $35,480U.S. $35,760 | $39,310 | 3,780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $102,810U.S. $97,870 | $103,120 | 3,720 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $108,190U.S. $106,040 | $117,520 | 3,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $34,660U.S. $32,150 | $35,720 | 3,680 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,450U.S. $68,270 | $81,970 | 3,660 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,010U.S. $61,160 | $83,970 | 3,650 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $52,830 | not published | 3,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,270U.S. $62,960 | $82,350 | 3,560 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,710U.S. $43,350 | $68,620 | 3,550 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $142,410U.S. $135,880 | $147,520 | 3,550 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,950U.S. $35,830 | $40,750 | 3,530 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $153,210U.S. $126,060 | $162,080 | 3,500 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,610U.S. $45,130 | $56,400 | 3,460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,440U.S. $46,850 | $59,530 | 3,430 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,400U.S. $76,690 | $120,300 | 3,420 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,700U.S. $88,940 | $107,760 | 3,420 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,560U.S. $44,470 | $53,930 | 3,410 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $88,390U.S. $78,000 | $90,330 | 3,380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,390U.S. $43,220 | $44,380 | 3,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,690U.S. $55,570 | $68,580 | 3,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,190U.S. $78,190 | $79,670 | 3,290 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $92,650U.S. $69,390 | $93,230 | 3,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $70,120U.S. $59,050 | $73,820 | 3,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,110U.S. $99,080 | $137,400 | 3,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,830U.S. $42,240 | $51,200 | 3,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,820U.S. $49,400 | $64,910 | 3,220 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,760U.S. $107,230 | $145,900 | 3,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,640U.S. $78,740 | $108,390 | 3,110 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,770U.S. $61,770 | $76,610 | 3,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,950U.S. $49,230 | $56,900 | 3,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,990U.S. $35,070 | $43,640 | 2,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,970U.S. $47,380 | $54,640 | 2,970 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $127,290U.S. $91,240 | $130,520 | 2,960 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $284,010U.S. $244,180 | $264,900 | 2,950 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $84,620U.S. $74,690 | $88,130 | 2,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,340U.S. $38,770 | $47,900 | 2,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,390U.S. $49,100 | $61,410 | 2,870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $167,600U.S. $161,740 | $176,740 | 2,840 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,690U.S. $34,890 | $38,710 | 2,820 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,940U.S. $50,290 | $64,980 | 2,780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $105,960U.S. $90,150 | $109,250 | 2,720 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,370U.S. $38,630 | $51,230 | 2,680 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $37,360U.S. $35,150 | $38,880 | 2,650 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,850U.S. $90,360 | $96,870 | 2,640 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $99,150U.S. $78,210 | $106,940 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $110,410U.S. $98,920 | $124,120 | 2,630 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,460U.S. $51,140 | $62,940 | 2,630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,850U.S. $48,700 | $65,880 | 2,580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,760U.S. $42,910 | $51,830 | 2,500 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $66,930U.S. $58,260 | $68,660 | 2,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $133,940U.S. $122,930 | $137,480 | 2,490 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $86,410U.S. $77,920 | $94,380 | 2,480 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $96,740U.S. $93,530 | $103,360 | 2,460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,700U.S. $45,920 | $54,780 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $56,560U.S. $50,340 | $60,390 | 2,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $136,620U.S. $124,900 | $138,550 | 2,410 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,670U.S. $95,990 | $99,650 | 2,340 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,790U.S. $40,110 | $51,500 | 2,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,270U.S. $104,000 | $123,710 | 2,330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,550U.S. $61,800 | $78,840 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,360U.S. $82,220 | $104,880 | 2,270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,070U.S. $39,390 | $48,400 | 2,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,800U.S. $47,030 | $58,310 | 2,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,630U.S. $54,890 | $61,000 | 2,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,770U.S. $53,750 | $66,210 | 2,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,160U.S. $58,450 | $76,680 | 2,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,310U.S. $66,150 | $78,360 | 2,150 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $81,620U.S. $66,810 | $86,050 | 2,150 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,240U.S. $63,890 | $77,460 | 2,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,890U.S. $36,910 | $45,850 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $161,650U.S. $139,500 | $160,910 | 2,120 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Airline PilotSOC 53-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $232,140 | not published | 2,120 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $87,020U.S. $78,760 | $108,530 | 2,110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,170U.S. $81,370 | $115,600 | 2,080 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,000U.S. $48,560 | $61,660 | 2,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $135,480U.S. $109,270 | $157,030 | 2,010 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,840U.S. $76,400 | $83,210 | 2,000 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,180U.S. $33,580 | $38,350 | 2,000 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,930U.S. $49,450 | $53,690 | 1,980 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,320U.S. $105,650 | $119,950 | 1,950 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $174,640U.S. $148,080 | $184,230 | 1,940 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $56,920U.S. $51,850 | $59,600 | 1,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $121,270U.S. $100,580 | $126,750 | 1,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $181,150U.S. $170,950 | $220,730 | 1,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $132,370U.S. $104,620 | $130,100 | 1,910 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,180U.S. $50,690 | $63,550 | 1,890 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $221,170U.S. $210,040 | $235,680 | 1,860 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $80,430U.S. $68,380 | $77,660 | 1,860 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,370U.S. $58,040 | $58,790 | 1,820 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $176,390U.S. $146,910 | $187,740 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $122,350U.S. $87,990 | $121,080 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,790U.S. $38,150 | $48,750 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,560U.S. $59,300 | $73,040 | 1,770 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,670U.S. $45,570 | $57,050 | 1,740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,250U.S. $66,270 | $95,860 | 1,730 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,090U.S. $74,330 | $91,710 | 1,730 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $161,500U.S. $125,470 | $173,380 | 1,720 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $34,020U.S. $32,910 | $35,700 | 1,710 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $88,950U.S. $76,220 | $94,260 | 1,700 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,420U.S. $45,230 | $54,270 | 1,700 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,930U.S. $80,340 | $98,400 | 1,690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $68,100U.S. $58,430 | $72,350 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,940U.S. $44,350 | $46,110 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,980U.S. $75,350 | $92,250 | 1,680 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,120U.S. $60,170 | $81,250 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,660U.S. $53,040 | $64,760 | 1,660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $78,480U.S. $61,660 | $78,410 | 1,660 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $51,070U.S. $46,550 | $55,210 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Computer and Information Research ScientistsSOC 15-1221 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $170,510U.S. $140,300 | $171,100 | 1,620 | Master's degree | +21.8% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,260U.S. $64,070 | $75,390 | 1,620 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,900U.S. $100,390 | $128,590 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,890U.S. $55,940 | $61,960 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $111,750U.S. $90,390 | $115,210 | 1,590 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $109,200U.S. $96,590 | $116,360 | 1,590 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $74,250U.S. $66,120 | $72,370 | 1,580 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,550U.S. $80,250 | $94,500 | 1,560 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $104,580U.S. $82,280 | $104,610 | 1,560 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $151,820U.S. $114,850 | $147,730 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $81,500U.S. $64,650 | $85,810 | 1,550 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $111,490U.S. $95,320 | $108,280 | 1,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $138,900U.S. $130,100 | $160,220 | 1,540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,250U.S. $50,020 | $58,150 | 1,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $81,700U.S. $62,680 | $84,850 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $58,890U.S. $50,160 | $59,550 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $54,560U.S. $48,250 | $56,440 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,490U.S. $58,470 | $61,460 | 1,480 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,230U.S. $44,390 | $48,050 | 1,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $109,620U.S. $107,110 | $115,370 | 1,460 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,640U.S. $41,340 | $47,390 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,330U.S. $60,020 | $71,180 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $108,520U.S. $92,650 | $115,910 | 1,450 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,890U.S. $56,730 | $61,750 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,190U.S. $40,450 | $46,610 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,070U.S. $84,620 | $149,570 | 1,380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $67,320U.S. $54,210 | $64,570 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,210U.S. $49,500 | $51,370 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $52,180U.S. $45,780 | $56,100 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $53,740U.S. $48,590 | $59,340 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,800U.S. $38,290 | $43,520 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,560U.S. $60,070 | $79,070 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $86,510U.S. $79,940 | $103,890 | 1,320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,840U.S. $47,700 | $60,760 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $120,840U.S. $62,780 | $113,210 | 1,310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,330U.S. $44,580 | $55,550 | 1,290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $81,480U.S. $67,190 | $85,450 | 1,290 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,440U.S. $38,120 | $40,920 | 1,290 | n/a | n/a |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,800U.S. $50,260 | $61,160 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,080U.S. $46,330 | $51,710 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $118,520U.S. $95,420 | $113,790 | 1,280 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,610U.S. $62,130 | $63,270 | 1,270 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $76,130U.S. $66,770 | $72,160 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,830U.S. $38,300 | $40,730 | 1,250 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,850U.S. $60,390 | $70,920 | 1,240 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $66,460U.S. $60,600 | $71,780 | 1,240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $243,230U.S. $256,560 | $233,800 | 1,220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $93,280U.S. $79,870 | $97,550 | 1,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,550U.S. $62,370 | $80,570 | 1,190 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,480U.S. $45,330 | $50,040 | 1,180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $76,770U.S. $65,510 | $80,530 | 1,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,570U.S. $45,250 | $50,770 | 1,170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $123,910U.S. $95,480 | $112,890 | 1,160 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,760U.S. $48,430 | $60,840 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,440U.S. $50,610 | $57,310 | 1,150 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,910U.S. $40,140 | $49,720 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Passenger AttendantsSOC 53-6061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,350U.S. $37,720 | $41,970 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.0% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,260U.S. $76,910 | $94,580 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $132,580U.S. $117,330 | $137,740 | 1,120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,340U.S. $77,640 | $130,280 | 1,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $66,350U.S. $55,440 | $70,340 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,630U.S. $54,920 | $60,940 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $110,150U.S. $93,790 | $120,230 | 1,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $103,460U.S. $89,320 | $105,250 | 1,100 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,090U.S. $37,080 | $43,250 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,470U.S. $64,820 | $94,630 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,090U.S. $46,170 | $57,820 | 1,100 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,240U.S. $39,070 | $44,880 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,390U.S. $74,510 | $71,880 | 1,090 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38,470U.S. $35,100 | $38,270 | 1,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,740U.S. $35,670 | $41,020 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $101,890U.S. $83,510 | $111,140 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $94,970U.S. $75,440 | $92,290 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $43,830U.S. $39,200 | $45,130 | 1,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| PhysicistSOC 19-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,000U.S. $172,250 | $129,840 | 1,060 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $119,810U.S. $96,980 | $128,840 | 1,060 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Tree Trimmers and PrunersSOC 37-3013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,780U.S. $50,960 | $68,870 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,960U.S. $62,120 | $103,310 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $111,480U.S. $112,860 | $121,960 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $102,530U.S. $83,910 | $108,370 | 1,020 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $44,840U.S. $38,100 | $54,360 | 1,010 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $86,540U.S. $95,200 | $108,780 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $62,020U.S. $61,540 | $66,620 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,110U.S. $37,180 | $39,520 | 980 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $149,470U.S. $134,960 | $145,650 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,170U.S. $47,260 | $66,940 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,870U.S. $57,020 | $73,320 | 950 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $60,230U.S. $49,230 | $64,800 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,080U.S. $47,810 | $59,840 | 940 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,330U.S. $91,640 | $100,810 | 930 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $80,890U.S. $78,580 | $97,790 | 920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $109,460U.S. $125,040 | $117,840 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $391,490 | not published | 860 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,420U.S. $63,820 | $85,780 | 850 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,300U.S. $72,300 | $69,820 | 850 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,760U.S. $39,630 | $46,800 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $42,970U.S. $36,670 | $44,400 | 850 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,730U.S. $45,760 | $47,980 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,440U.S. $35,240 | $40,110 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,080U.S. $35,660 | $42,280 | 840 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $95,520U.S. $74,340 | $89,650 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $105,230U.S. $94,160 | $122,280 | 820 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| EconomistSOC 19-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $108,140U.S. $124,720 | $137,090 | 820 | Master's degree | +4.7% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,500U.S. $39,280 | $50,230 | 820 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,510U.S. $39,320 | $51,090 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $36,950U.S. $37,710 | $40,120 | 810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,120U.S. $46,680 | $60,510 | 790 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $94,290U.S. $79,520 | $97,630 | 780 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,000U.S. $74,310 | $108,440 | 780 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,610U.S. $57,080 | $96,030 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,670U.S. $101,110 | $119,110 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| PsychiatristSOC 29-1223 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $281,870 | not published | 760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,000U.S. $65,750 | $71,910 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,080U.S. $51,610 | $60,680 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,630U.S. $73,900 | $74,890 | 750 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,610U.S. $66,140 | $90,250 | 750 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $94,230U.S. $67,960 | $100,560 | 740 | n/a | n/a |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,780U.S. $62,280 | $68,070 | 740 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,290U.S. $56,460 | $91,530 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $69,340U.S. $50,890 | $71,870 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $40,130U.S. $37,640 | $43,830 | 720 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,880U.S. $49,910 | $74,200 | 720 | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,020U.S. $74,090 | $80,790 | 720 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $170,310U.S. $128,500 | $177,630 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $154,970U.S. $136,570 | $156,260 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Materials ScientistsSOC 19-2032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,600U.S. $117,790 | $132,890 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,330U.S. $52,260 | $61,920 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $72,710U.S. $78,350 | $74,010 | 690 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,770U.S. $80,260 | $113,370 | 690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $82,780U.S. $68,020 | $90,260 | 690 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,110U.S. $35,680 | $49,330 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,550U.S. $45,670 | $57,380 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $131,690U.S. $98,070 | $147,740 | 670 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,220U.S. $37,360 | $49,330 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,020U.S. $44,660 | $70,820 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $51,480U.S. $48,280 | $60,050 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,750U.S. $46,380 | $50,030 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $49,150U.S. $47,180 | $52,990 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,430U.S. $64,950 | $73,730 | 640 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,100U.S. $66,270 | $95,190 | 640 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,900U.S. $102,040 | $102,800 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $99,100U.S. $79,350 | $116,450 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,080U.S. $52,230 | $68,580 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| EpidemiologistSOC 19-1041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $115,890U.S. $87,220 | $132,490 | 620 | Master's degree | +18.7% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $73,160U.S. $60,810 | $74,500 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $356,230U.S. $335,550 | $367,120 | 620 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $99,440U.S. $64,830 | $97,020 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $185,590U.S. $149,230 | $196,720 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,880U.S. $47,880 | $59,730 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,320U.S. $46,570 | $46,180 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $75,940U.S. $79,200 | $97,610 | 570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,060U.S. $115,210 | $110,110 | 570 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,100U.S. $44,910 | $53,280 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,820U.S. $54,240 | $66,510 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Semiconductor Processing TechniciansSOC 51-9141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $59,110U.S. $51,430 | $58,360 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.2% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,750U.S. $62,200 | $73,640 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| BailiffsSOC 33-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,570U.S. $56,600 | $79,810 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $105,420U.S. $83,820 | $119,890 | 540 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 540 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $45,760U.S. $38,630 | $46,070 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $51,220U.S. $47,720 | $54,970 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $85,560U.S. $68,120 | $84,110 | 540 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $50,210U.S. $49,690 | $53,490 | 540 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $123,250U.S. $93,250 | $142,840 | 530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Economics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1063 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $174,910U.S. $123,920 | $206,420 | 530 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $236,590 | $239,200 or more | 530 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $386,300U.S. $414,010 | $313,610 | 520 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $52,570U.S. $52,540 | $58,310 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,640U.S. $100,310 | $141,400 | 510 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| ActorSOC 27-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 510 | Some college, no degree | +0.0% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $61,890U.S. $50,620 | $61,740 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| OB-GYNSOC 29-1218 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $235,460U.S. $292,910 | $275,860 | 500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Animal TrainerSOC 39-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,180U.S. $39,990 | $48,620 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,310U.S. $43,960 | $46,630 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,330U.S. $43,380 | $49,440 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $55,530U.S. $46,170 | $55,970 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,140U.S. $68,080 | $97,830 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,600U.S. $115,160 | $136,480 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,880U.S. $62,520 | $75,870 | 490 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,010U.S. $53,830 | $60,750 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,340U.S. $42,670 | $50,030 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,790U.S. $57,550 | $70,700 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,130U.S. $92,460 | $84,880 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,580U.S. $73,010 | $80,630 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Fashion DesignerSOC 27-1022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,630U.S. $80,960 | $118,650 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +0.1% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,160U.S. $77,570 | $101,850 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,820U.S. $50,270 | $57,940 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,470U.S. $42,290 | $47,820 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $123,220 | not published | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,700U.S. $50,580 | $60,740 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,680U.S. $43,600 | $52,380 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,900U.S. $110,840 | $113,750 | 440 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1062 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,140U.S. $85,020 | $111,080 | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| CardiologistSOC 29-1212 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $496,010 | not published | 440 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,350U.S. $51,330 | $66,540 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Marriage And Family TherapistSOC 21-1013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,830U.S. $66,940 | $86,000 | 430 | Master's degree | +13.5% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $88,910U.S. $75,420 | $93,280 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Surgical AssistantSOC 29-9093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,370U.S. $66,800 | $66,280 | 430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,210U.S. $35,840 | $37,520 | 430 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| JudgeSOC 23-1023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $221,710U.S. $153,990 | $201,930 | 420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,170U.S. $42,540 | $54,780 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,210U.S. $71,550 | $81,460 | 410 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,320U.S. $71,900 | $99,720 | 410 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,170U.S. $78,120 | $83,840 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Sociology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1067 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,810U.S. $84,290 | $114,330 | 400 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| TapersSOC 47-2082 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,810U.S. $68,270 | $75,840 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -1.6% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,590U.S. $59,570 | $61,000 | 390 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and RepairersSOC 51-6041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,550U.S. $37,800 | $48,070 | 390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $143,350U.S. $64,920 | $129,530 | 380 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,520U.S. $53,340 | $69,390 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Solar InstallerSOC 47-2231 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,400U.S. $53,140 | $63,190 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +36.5% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,100U.S. $49,880 | $61,510 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,610U.S. $50,990 | $72,560 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Food Scientists and TechnologistsSOC 19-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,580U.S. $88,720 | $120,200 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,620U.S. $64,050 | $74,880 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,410U.S. $35,060 | $37,550 | 370 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,230U.S. $47,920 | $52,450 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| Machine Feeders and OffbearersSOC 53-7063 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,320U.S. $41,220 | $47,460 | 360 | No formal educational credential | -13.1% |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSOC 13-1032 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,760U.S. $78,240 | $79,370 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -8.7% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,520U.S. $79,870 | $92,700 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,050U.S. $122,570 | $137,800 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,480U.S. $49,610 | $70,440 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,140U.S. $76,870 | $86,040 | 340 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,950U.S. $78,620 | $86,980 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,070U.S. $51,520 | $49,190 | 340 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Calibration Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3028 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,410U.S. $67,820 | $76,940 | 330 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| OphthalmologistSOC 29-1241 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $325,200U.S. $300,080 | $295,020 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.5% |
| Architecture Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,660U.S. $96,870 | $128,020 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,440U.S. $103,170 | $136,180 | 320 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,670U.S. $65,790 | $92,340 | 320 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,930U.S. $77,970 | $104,550 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,300U.S. $76,400 | $79,980 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Engine and Other Machine AssemblersSOC 51-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,990U.S. $53,710 | $57,450 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.0% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,370U.S. $72,990 | $124,630 | 290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,530U.S. $51,440 | $64,400 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,450U.S. $101,370 | $120,120 | 290 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,460U.S. $103,020 | $111,320 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,360U.S. $48,690 | $61,600 | 290 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-4061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,240U.S. $70,070 | $79,620 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,020U.S. $56,850 | $58,810 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,540U.S. $55,010 | $68,940 | 270 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-6062 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,680U.S. $38,760 | $45,040 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.6% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,270U.S. $48,990 | $57,360 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Music Directors and ComposersSOC 27-2041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,760U.S. $73,710 | $91,800 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,300U.S. $105,310 | $107,580 | 260 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Parking Enforcement WorkersSOC 33-3041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,980U.S. $46,730 | $54,190 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.1% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $173,020U.S. $133,660 | $175,740 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Forensic ScientistSOC 19-4092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,320U.S. $72,060 | $87,460 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +13.3% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,750U.S. $117,860 | $123,090 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,010U.S. $60,850 | $58,790 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Medical Appliance TechniciansSOC 51-9082 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,910U.S. $48,030 | $64,600 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,730U.S. $101,920 | $118,500 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| SociologistSOC 19-3041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,530U.S. $106,030 | $123,880 | 240 | Master's degree | +3.8% |
| PathologistSOC 29-1222 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $285,240U.S. $312,400 | $279,640 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,750U.S. $48,540 | $54,010 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,560U.S. $76,590 | $100,620 | 230 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,370U.S. $76,580 | $77,780 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| ArchivistSOC 25-4011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,220U.S. $64,550 | $82,700 | 230 | Master's degree | +3.4% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,910U.S. $51,220 | $70,520 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and ClerksSOC 43-4041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,360U.S. $50,080 | $61,120 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,410U.S. $36,670 | $43,420 | 230 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $51,320 | $69,800 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9192 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,310U.S. $43,530 | $46,960 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Etchers and EngraversSOC 51-9194 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,710U.S. $43,310 | $52,920 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Taxi DriverSOC 53-3054 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,290U.S. $42,100 | $35,560 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +11.5% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $144,830U.S. $133,970 | $133,500 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,820U.S. $61,560 | $78,110 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,720U.S. $63,420 | $83,850 | 220 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,160U.S. $81,110 | $94,480 | 220 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,810U.S. $74,990 | $78,470 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,140U.S. $37,680 | $38,670 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,860U.S. $41,600 | $38,660 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,160U.S. $48,150 | $61,240 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,770U.S. $87,820 | $101,820 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3025 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,720U.S. $59,920 | $66,660 | 200 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,430U.S. $55,090 | $59,420 | 200 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Nurse MidwifeSOC 29-1161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $174,870U.S. $134,040 | $165,480 | 200 | Master's degree | +11.5% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,610U.S. $36,300 | $41,320 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersSOC 45-1011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,640U.S. $59,320 | $63,800 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Political ScientistSOC 19-3094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,930U.S. $142,080 | $135,740 | 190 | Master's degree | -2.0% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1061 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,480U.S. $99,650 | $120,440 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,740U.S. $49,280 | $55,730 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble SettersSOC 47-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,870U.S. $47,550 | $64,840 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -11.7% |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,030U.S. $41,590 | $44,450 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $101,150U.S. $96,660 | $101,700 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,790U.S. $78,790 | $110,940 | 180 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| AstronomerSOC 19-2011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $128,820 | not published | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,310U.S. $47,340 | $124,580 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,390U.S. $61,960 | $69,400 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Genetic CounselorSOC 29-9092 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,240U.S. $100,040 | $103,500 | 180 | Master's degree | +10.4% |
| Plasterers and Stucco MasonsSOC 47-2161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $57,660 | not published | 180 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,110U.S. $57,430 | $73,770 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Bicycle RepairersSOC 49-3091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,600U.S. $42,780 | $43,500 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,050U.S. $45,950 | $52,960 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1053 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,010U.S. $94,980 | $123,260 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,010U.S. $40,410 | $41,840 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Animal Control WorkersSOC 33-9011 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,140U.S. $45,660 | $63,510 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Proofreaders and Copy MarkersSOC 43-9081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,840U.S. $51,120 | $61,820 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -0.9% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,310U.S. $39,680 | $45,300 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Emergency Management DirectorsSOC 11-9161 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,570U.S. $93,330 | $134,620 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| ZoologistSOC 19-1023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,190U.S. $76,780 | $82,690 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1193 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,410U.S. $77,270 | $94,410 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $108,960U.S. $95,780 | $105,710 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,110U.S. $62,640 | $60,950 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,710U.S. $54,430 | $57,830 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Furniture FinishersSOC 51-7021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,300U.S. $44,540 | $57,030 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.5% |
| Survey ResearchersSOC 19-3022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,890U.S. $69,460 | $68,990 | 150 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
| Set and Exhibit DesignersSOC 27-1027 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,710U.S. $75,240 | $76,710 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| PodiatristSOC 29-1081 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,990U.S. $160,300 | $231,120 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,170U.S. $59,460 | $71,960 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $110,970U.S. $106,730 | $117,020 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Fine ArtistSOC 27-1013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $55,490 | not published | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -2.9% |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsSOC 27-2023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,410U.S. $40,710 | $57,500 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.2% |
| Disc Jockeys, Except RadioSOC 27-2091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Sound EngineerSOC 27-4014 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,420U.S. $73,130 | $89,430 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.1% |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersSOC 39-3012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,720U.S. $34,980 | $45,940 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,590U.S. $36,220 | $41,550 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,090U.S. $47,670 | $51,550 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Statistical AssistantsSOC 43-9111 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,570U.S. $50,330 | $67,870 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -1.8% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,790U.S. $50,140 | $54,180 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All OtherSOC 51-6099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,500U.S. $37,280 | $48,070 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.4% |
| Cartographers and PhotogrammetristsSOC 17-1021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,910U.S. $81,390 | $102,480 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,380U.S. $63,520 | $76,020 | 130 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Food Science TechniciansSOC 19-4013 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,160U.S. $52,130 | $63,510 | 130 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,500U.S. $77,930 | $72,200 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Fire Inspectors and InvestigatorsSOC 33-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,410U.S. $75,920 | $93,070 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.2% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,570U.S. $44,040 | $70,340 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,470U.S. $58,170 | $62,570 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 120 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-3091 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,120U.S. $44,810 | $48,750 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,250U.S. $50,860 | $81,750 | 110 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| DancerSOC 27-2031 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 110 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,650U.S. $48,750 | $62,940 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,030U.S. $62,470 | $74,600 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,230U.S. $93,750 | $126,430 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,440U.S. $70,720 | $73,020 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Fiberglass Laminators and FabricatorsSOC 51-2051 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,990U.S. $46,880 | $56,320 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,470U.S. $41,640 | $53,040 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,380U.S. $46,340 | $57,920 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, HandSOC 51-9022 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,550U.S. $42,660 | $48,970 | 100 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Air Traffic ControllerSOC 53-2021 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,720U.S. $148,080 | $140,590 | 100 | Associate's degree | +1.7% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Boston, MA
- BLS source geography
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 14460
- States
- Massachusetts, New Hampshire
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Boston, MA?
In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area (CBSA 14460), BLS OEWS counted 2,703,890 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $66,620 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Surgeons, All Other ($386,300), Emergency Medicine Physician ($356,230), Natural Sciences Managers ($291,000).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 14460), which includes Boston, Cambridge and Newton and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Boston city limits. It spans Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 14460). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “careers in boston ma”, “high paying jobs in boston”, “best jobs in boston” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).