123 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Massachusetts (2024)

There are 123 occupations in Massachusetts with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Nurse Anesthetists at $235,000/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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123
Jobs Over $100K

$235,000

#1: Nurse Anesthetists

$132,218

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

712,360

Workers in These Jobs

All 123 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Massachusetts

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Nurse Anesthetists	$235,000	$272,510	670
2	Surgeons, All Other	$234,400	$267,480	880
3	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$230,030	$225,420	N/A
4	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$228,650	$238,050	1,790
5	Physicians, All Other	$224,580	$229,980	8,810
6	Family Medicine Physicians	$224,470	$266,010	3,530
7	Natural Sciences Managers	$214,460	$219,740	9,670
8	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$207,850	$191,330	N/A
9	Pediatricians, General	$204,310	$204,670	950
10	Astronomers	$183,500	$158,030	60
11	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$176,520	$218,850	740
12	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,170	$191,750	25,030
13	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$174,230	$184,500	7,040
14	Podiatrists	$172,740	$162,920	130
15	Human Resources Managers	$170,840	$185,650	6,690
16	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$170,020	$178,820	N/A
17	Marketing Managers	$169,990	$180,120	13,510
18	Financial Managers	$169,870	$192,040	31,370
19	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$169,690	$175,290	720
20	Managers, All Other	$165,690	$173,480	10,330
21	Computer Hardware Engineers	$163,820	$158,070	3,720
22	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$163,770	$168,370	1,060
23	Sales Managers	$156,360	$172,390	14,820
24	Purchasing Managers	$154,760	$163,560	2,740
25	Training and Development Managers	$154,040	$158,710	1,100
26	Computer Network Architects	$153,200	$150,010	4,940
27	Public Relations Managers	$152,050	$170,600	2,440
28	Database Architects	$152,030	$152,850	1,650
29	Physicists	$149,990	$161,950	470
30	Lawyers	$148,370	$188,960	21,770
31	Optometrists	$144,920	$142,680	970
32	Nurse Midwives	$144,540	$154,080	180
33	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$142,670	$126,830	600
34	Nurse Practitioners	$138,570	$144,010	8,060
35	Software Developers	$137,130	$146,580	59,960
36	Aerospace Engineers	$136,860	$127,000	750
37	Fundraising Managers	$136,610	$152,010	1,790
38	Sociologists	$135,820	$134,080	460
39	Physician Assistants	$135,720	$132,550	4,130
40	Pharmacists	$135,200	$128,580	7,530
41	Actuaries	$135,000	$140,750	1,100
42	Economists	$134,750	$139,720	580
43	Construction Managers	$134,460	$144,830	7,970
44	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,310	$157,840	790
45	Industrial Production Managers	$133,590	$142,520	6,120
46	Hydrologists	$131,350	$122,530	100
47	Medical and Health Services Managers	$131,340	$158,540	19,480
48	Medical Dosimetrists	$130,900	$135,950	80
49	Veterinarians	$130,520	$162,030	1,740
50	Psychologists, All Other	$130,150	$122,690	480
51	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$129,330	$138,270	9,990
52	Psychiatrists	$128,810	$178,640	1,190
53	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$127,680	$126,720	11,200
54	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$127,310	$125,910	17,570
55	Political Scientists	$127,260	$121,160	N/A
56	Real Estate Brokers	$126,970	$127,810	1,310
57	Microbiologists	$126,160	$119,460	2,540
58	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$125,550	$132,350	100
59	Physical Scientists, All Other	$125,550	$124,470	290
60	Electrical Engineers	$125,470	$127,930	4,780
61	Information Security Analysts	$124,920	$129,500	4,770
62	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$124,110	$122,500	9,880
63	Sales Engineers	$123,850	$126,490	2,820
64	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$121,810	$136,910	560
65	Data Scientists	$121,560	$125,100	7,400
66	Database Administrators	$121,520	$117,870	2,220
67	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$121,320	$118,720	6,400
68	General and Operations Managers	$120,680	$149,870	111,380
69	Engineers, All Other	$120,460	$122,420	3,180
70	Materials Scientists	$120,380	$120,420	550
71	Administrative Services Managers	$117,850	$137,250	8,700
72	Facilities Managers	$114,830	$124,070	4,930
73	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$114,210	$123,590	200
74	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$114,170	$123,690	710
75	Computer Programmers	$112,820	$114,450	4,120
76	Computer Systems Analysts	$111,890	$124,870	14,070
77	Computer Occupations, All Other	$111,640	$122,410	9,190
78	Management Analysts	$111,550	$134,350	30,900
79	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,110	$125,000	1,440
80	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$110,340	$120,710	4,830
81	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$110,240	$129,460	430
82	Life Scientists, All Other	$109,940	$116,360	240
83	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$109,120	$97,520	N/A
84	Financial Risk Specialists	$108,700	$120,540	1,400
85	Mechanical Engineers	$108,490	$115,540	9,140
86	Chemists	$108,220	$116,980	4,340
87	Environmental Engineers	$107,550	$108,710	1,170
88	Pile Driver Operators	$107,270	$98,570	100
89	Materials Engineers	$107,260	$114,780	620
90	Art Directors	$107,130	$125,530	1,160
91	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$107,010	$113,650	2,340
92	Chemical Engineers	$106,810	$117,910	1,200
93	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$106,440	$115,570	2,760
94	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,690	$121,350	950
95	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,210	$107,150	110
96	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$104,920	$103,680	360
97	Epidemiologists	$104,830	$114,300	580
98	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$104,270	$126,940	N/A
99	Industrial Engineers	$104,120	$112,290	11,370
100	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,090	$125,880	560
101	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,660	$128,850	1,530
102	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$103,480	$100,610	340
103	Financial and Investment Analysts	$103,240	$127,760	16,840
104	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$102,920	$102,950	220
105	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,540	$113,430	890
106	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$102,490	$107,280	2,920
107	Radiation Therapists	$102,400	$120,240	380
108	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$102,250	$106,220	7,480
109	Audiologists	$102,070	$95,510	300
110	Emergency Management Directors	$101,870	$111,500	160
111	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,770	$117,520	800
112	School Psychologists	$101,570	$104,180	1,800
113	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$101,540	$112,480	1,210
114	Project Management Specialists	$101,270	$110,690	25,670
115	Civil Engineers	$101,240	$108,320	8,640
116	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$101,010	$116,160	4,340
117	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,950	$123,590	4,400
118	Technical Writers	$100,860	$104,960	1,980
119	Dental Hygienists	$100,750	$96,410	5,010
120	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$100,720	$97,160	1,850
121	Physical Therapists	$100,470	$99,700	7,070
122	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$100,360	$102,700	2,250
123	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,210	$114,630	730

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Massachusetts High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

17.5% of all tracked occupations in MA earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,210/year (Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary), while the top earner makes $235,000/year.

Massachusetts ranks #7 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Massachusetts?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 123 occupations in Massachusetts with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 17.5% of all tracked occupations in MA.

What is the highest paying job in Massachusetts?

The highest paying occupation in Massachusetts is Nurse Anesthetists with a median salary of $235,000 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Massachusetts?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Massachusetts is $100,210/year (Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Massachusetts?

The average median salary among all 123 occupations that pay over $100K in Massachusetts is $132,218 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Massachusetts?

High-paying jobs in Massachusetts typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics