Comprehensive salary overview for Massachusetts based on 3,569,540 workers across 709 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Massachusetts based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,410 | $218,190 | N/A |
| 2 | Neurologists | $234,660 | $267,580 | 290 |
| 3 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 | $204,240 | 600 |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $221,160 | $239,350 | 1,210 |
| 5 | Natural Sciences Managers | $218,800 | $229,780 | 8,880 |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | $216,170 | $221,670 | 7,890 |
| 7 | Pediatricians, General | $213,230 | $235,000 | 2,980 |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,300 | $205,090 | 25,640 |
| 9 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $193,200 | $307,820 | 200 |
| 10 | Marketing Manager | $192,480 | $200,400 | 13,520 |
| 11 | Astronomers | $189,430 | $156,870 | 70 |
| 12 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $181,910 | $190,710 | 670 |
| 13 | Financial Manager | $181,170 | $204,840 | 27,690 |
| 14 | Lawyer | $179,050 | $218,340 | 22,020 |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $178,800 | $194,040 | 8,210 |
| 16 | Human Resources Manager | $176,510 | $195,340 | 6,730 |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $172,380 | $185,060 | 10,670 |
| 18 | Sales Manager | $170,610 | $189,290 | 13,950 |
| 19 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $170,570 | $174,290 | 3,350 |
| 20 | Public Relations Managers | $169,760 | $171,110 | 2,560 |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $168,890 | $176,990 | 2,370 |
| 22 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $166,910 | $175,700 | 1,800 |
| 23 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $164,000 | $174,240 | 910 |
| 24 | Database Architects | $161,160 | $161,000 | 1,720 |
| 25 | Nurse Midwives | $155,710 | $165,820 | 190 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Massachusetts by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Drivers | $31,950 | 300 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $32,540 | 970 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $32,680 | N/A |
| Sewers, Hand | $33,430 | 60 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $33,570 | 190 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,860 | 4,450 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $34,080 | 590 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,110 | 18,430 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,180 | 5,400 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,550 | 10,820 |
The most common jobs in Massachusetts by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 108,090 | $39,520 |
| General and Operations Managers | 105,350 | $123,850 |
| Registered Nurse | 90,190 | $101,970 |
| Retail Salespersons | 86,410 | $36,320 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 81,770 | $35,060 |
| Cashiers | 62,060 | $34,800 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 56,160 | $44,570 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 54,660 | $48,060 |
| Software Developer | 54,260 | $150,520 |
| Office Clerks, General | 50,180 | $48,890 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.