Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links marked with (Ad). If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more

497 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Massachusetts (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 497 occupations in Massachusetts with a median salary above $50K per year. The highest-paying is Radiologists at $426,560/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

497
Jobs Over $50K

$426,560

#1: Radiologists

$93,375

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

2,157,660

Workers in These Jobs

All 497 Jobs Paying Over $50K in Massachusetts

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Radiologists	$426,560	$391,790	N/A
2	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$392,300	$368,800	N/A
3	Emergency Medicine Physicians	$356,230	$370,880	890
4	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$325,200	$297,280	450
5	Nurse Anesthetists	$295,550	$303,310	500
6	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$285,250	$253,080	1,590
7	Physicians, Pathologists	$285,240	$281,410	320
8	Family Medicine Physicians	$277,490	$271,340	3,540
9	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$272,240	$289,280	620
10	Natural Sciences Managers	$267,290	$257,010	10,590
11	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$221,710	$201,060	610
12	Pediatricians, General	$221,170	$228,920	2,310
13	Podiatrists	$217,700	$217,080	170
14	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$214,960	$218,740	24,910
15	Marketing Managers	$212,020	$213,230	14,270
16	Financial Managers	$206,760	$218,230	26,150
17	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$201,430	$203,040	7,690
18	Sales Managers	$191,200	$201,180	15,010
19	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$184,070	$196,100	670
20	Human Resources Managers	$181,780	$195,110	7,540
21	Dentists, General	$181,600	$223,200	2,780
22	Lawyers	$176,680	$205,980	23,560
23	Public Relations Managers	$171,740	$181,950	2,170
24	Purchasing Managers	$170,750	$179,070	2,160
25	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$170,510	$170,470	1,760
26	Computer Hardware Engineers	$167,600	$177,030	3,150
27	Software Developers	$165,210	$161,730	48,190
28	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$164,410	$185,980	750
29	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$163,090	$165,890	300
30	Database Architects	$161,650	$163,290	2,690
31	Nurse Midwives	$159,800	$162,420	280
32	Computer Network Architects	$155,060	$151,770	6,270
33	Fundraising Managers	$151,740	$165,860	2,260
34	Optometrists	$151,730	$152,550	950
35	Aerospace Engineers	$149,470	$145,810	990
36	Art Directors	$149,320	$147,040	1,850
37	Industrial Production Managers	$148,050	$162,230	4,470
38	Nuclear Engineers	$145,760	$134,020	210
39	Construction Managers	$145,010	$155,900	9,870
40	Judicial Law Clerks	$143,350	$132,380	500
41	Nurse Practitioners	$142,440	$152,320	8,070
42	Physician Assistants	$142,410	$146,480	4,470
43	Medical Dosimetrists	$140,990	$150,160	60
44	Veterinarians	$140,260	$157,520	1,920
45	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$138,420	$123,100	N/A
46	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$138,230	$151,960	5,910
47	Pharmacists	$138,170	$138,660	7,230
48	Information Security Analysts	$136,550	$151,000	6,100
49	Sales Engineers	$136,200	$135,380	3,150
50	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,850	$150,040	2,610
51	Management Analysts	$134,720	$147,080	30,060
52	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$134,520	$166,200	10,250
53	Medical and Health Services Managers	$134,360	$161,150	17,600
54	Political Scientists	$133,930	$139,440	170
55	Materials Scientists	$132,600	$133,360	890
56	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$132,010	$168,350	840
57	Data Scientists	$131,750	$136,460	9,420
58	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$131,600	$139,290	14,890
59	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$131,210	$143,720	750
60	Financial Risk Specialists	$130,400	$131,690	1,440
61	Database Administrators	$129,300	$126,790	2,310
62	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$128,970	$144,110	9,120
63	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$128,430	$126,350	10,570
64	Computer Programmers	$128,390	$127,520	1,930
65	Computer Systems Analysts	$128,240	$128,440	22,160
66	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$128,210	$133,550	17,100
67	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,150	$137,010	920
68	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$128,030	$128,720	1,490
69	Electrical Engineers	$127,720	$130,190	5,040
70	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$127,570	$126,700	4,740
71	General and Operations Managers	$127,220	$155,020	95,880
72	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$126,440	$114,970	160
73	Actuaries	$126,040	$130,710	N/A
74	Personal Financial Advisors	$125,670	$172,430	N/A
75	Air Traffic Controllers	$125,060	$132,750	120
76	Chemists	$125,000	$128,930	3,430
77	Facilities Managers	$124,100	$131,200	6,070
78	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$123,830	$139,330	4,310
79	Emergency Management Directors	$123,250	$131,520	220
80	Ship Engineers	$122,720	$120,690	150
81	Microbiologists	$122,350	$119,700	1,960
82	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$122,210	$117,270	6,640
83	Historians	$121,710	$112,310	N/A
84	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$121,300	$107,710	80
85	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$121,010	$118,540	390
86	Pile Driver Operators	$120,980	$112,680	130
87	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$120,840	$113,290	2,050
88	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$119,460	$111,350	430
89	Hydrologists	$119,350	$119,710	50
90	Mechanical Engineers	$119,300	$121,430	7,680
91	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$118,980	$121,440	11,650
92	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$118,250	$117,860	380
93	Chemical Engineers	$118,000	$118,170	1,460
94	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$117,330	$119,100	4,590
95	Administrative Services Managers	$116,710	$128,110	9,130
96	Epidemiologists	$115,890	$132,230	660
97	Environmental Engineers	$115,800	$119,180	1,880
98	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$115,180	$124,560	2,860
99	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$115,150	$119,760	5,490
100	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$114,640	$128,580	N/A
101	Project Management Specialists	$114,190	$120,970	21,960
102	Materials Engineers	$114,100	$120,350	1,360
103	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$113,750	$124,550	270
104	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$113,540	$121,470	2,740
105	Nuclear Technicians	$113,390	$103,050	50
106	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$111,280	$133,680	680
107	Labor Relations Specialists	$111,260	$111,180	1,660
108	Financial Examiners	$111,110	$121,700	950
109	Financial and Investment Analysts	$111,040	$129,680	14,790
110	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$110,980	$118,240	8,270
111	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$110,600	$111,980	1,490
112	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$110,210	$108,040	2,350
113	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$110,150	$118,130	1,300
114	Industrial Engineers	$109,420	$117,540	11,470
115	Technical Writers	$109,200	$114,610	1,850
116	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,930	$133,090	470
117	Locomotive Engineers	$108,790	$118,340	640
118	Rail Car Repairers	$108,680	$101,040	770
119	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,270	$130,570	820
120	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$108,210	$133,880	420
121	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$108,050	$119,440	N/A
122	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$107,480	$113,410	2,190
123	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,390	$119,880	250
124	Civil Engineers	$106,730	$117,330	9,450
125	Insurance Underwriters	$106,640	$114,510	2,890
126	Sociologists	$106,530	$123,460	250
127	Physicists	$106,410	$130,250	1,150
128	Economists	$106,380	$133,270	1,030
129	Radiation Therapists	$106,300	$112,170	330
130	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,110	$114,410	280
131	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$105,930	$105,620	460
132	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$105,580	$100,280	1,110
133	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,050	$134,120	2,060
134	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,900	$114,880	780
135	Registered Nurses	$104,550	$117,960	88,200
136	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$104,320	$112,480	5,540
137	Mathematicians	$104,190	$103,600	40
138	Audiologists	$104,130	$100,890	220
139	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$103,970	$106,540	3,390
140	Gas Plant Operators	$103,830	$102,210	340
141	Physical Therapists	$103,790	$106,900	6,850
142	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$103,620	$101,910	5,500
143	Food Scientists and Technologists	$103,580	$116,780	420
144	Fashion Designers	$103,520	$113,650	540
145	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$103,410	$112,940	7,320
146	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$103,410	$91,700	2,230
147	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,110	$132,880	4,190
148	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$102,920	$121,350	430
149	Respiratory Therapists	$102,170	$100,580	2,220
150	Compliance Officers	$102,060	$108,310	13,190
151	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,870	$103,720	60
152	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$101,810	$108,600	39,710
153	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$101,720	$106,940	1,240
154	Loan Officers	$101,600	$118,390	4,470
155	Speech-Language Pathologists	$101,310	$101,890	5,290
156	Occupational Therapists	$100,930	$99,730	6,510
157	Cost Estimators	$100,840	$104,770	4,520
158	Glaziers	$100,810	$90,890	1,080
159	Dental Hygienists	$100,640	$102,160	6,850
160	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$100,640	$104,760	2,930
161	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,470	$111,240	610
162	Gambling Managers	$100,460	$112,820	40
163	Logisticians	$100,360	$106,910	5,250
164	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$100,310	$124,600	14,510
165	Power Plant Operators	$100,140	$99,500	880
166	Urban and Regional Planners	$99,780	$100,590	1,540
167	Accountants and Auditors	$99,460	$107,170	46,230
168	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$99,070	$94,860	710
169	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,750	$109,700	960
170	School Psychologists	$98,670	$100,640	3,300
171	Web Developers	$98,470	$108,520	1,940
172	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$98,360	$109,400	890
173	Crane and Tower Operators	$98,150	$100,260	680
174	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$98,020	$93,230	3,130
175	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$97,850	$100,030	18,330
176	Lodging Managers	$97,350	$107,720	N/A
177	Genetic Counselors	$97,240	$102,680	200
178	Credit Analysts	$97,080	$105,580	1,400
179	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$96,870	$99,250	330
180	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$96,790	$109,340	580
181	Statisticians	$96,710	$114,210	2,480
182	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$96,600	$100,680	3,370
183	Operations Research Analysts	$96,500	$104,450	4,200
184	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$95,890	$104,470	3,390
185	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$95,520	$89,360	1,320
186	Instructional Coordinators	$95,320	$92,600	6,170
187	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$95,260	$90,270	28,460
188	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$94,950	$99,860	1,570
189	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$94,590	$92,910	1,200
190	Surveyors	$94,590	$92,110	1,290
191	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$94,330	$84,610	570
192	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$94,000	$88,720	29,930
193	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$93,880	$90,410	13,460
194	Acupuncturists	$93,360	$102,460	N/A
195	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$93,260	$89,300	N/A
196	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$93,040	$96,210	1,410
197	Budget Analysts	$92,260	$97,340	1,280
198	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$92,250	$92,890	12,140
199	Food Service Managers	$92,240	$91,810	4,310
200	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$92,230	$101,430	160
201	Film and Video Editors	$92,130	$95,530	550
202	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$91,750	$96,010	1,100
203	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$91,350	$89,550	7,220
204	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$89,860	$92,770	350
205	Foresters	$89,650	$86,020	130
206	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$89,450	$94,620	1,030
207	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$89,450	$87,300	16,570
208	Avionics Technicians	$89,340	$87,210	40
209	Computer Network Support Specialists	$88,650	$94,110	1,980
210	Landscape Architects	$88,000	$90,630	500
211	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,960	$94,740	290
212	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$87,290	$85,060	470
213	Bailiffs	$86,730	$82,910	930
214	Correctional Officers and Jailers	$86,310	$82,890	6,360
215	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$85,970	$94,180	12,820
216	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,820	$102,790	4,960
217	Human Resources Specialists	$85,630	$95,400	27,300
218	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,490	$100,910	1,880
219	Writers and Authors	$85,260	$94,580	1,350
220	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,130	$95,000	2,280
221	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$84,550	$87,040	3,110
222	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$84,350	$90,780	470
223	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$84,100	$84,950	1,980
224	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,980	$103,940	2,900
225	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$83,890	$88,250	5,470
226	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$83,760	$98,380	32,300
227	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$83,740	$88,750	5,070
228	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$83,710	$85,260	570
229	Construction and Building Inspectors	$83,200	$86,940	4,290
230	Editors	$83,170	$89,740	3,100
231	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,930	$96,600	2,640
232	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$82,650	$87,060	14,820
233	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,610	$97,440	1,110
234	Sheet Metal Workers	$82,100	$78,900	2,890
235	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$81,670	$80,880	680
236	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$81,420	$90,640	90
237	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$81,420	$88,600	880
238	Social and Community Service Managers	$81,380	$90,020	8,800
239	Tile and Stone Setters	$81,150	$80,300	410
240	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$81,140	$86,180	200
241	Producers and Directors	$80,970	$94,850	3,440
242	Surgical Technologists	$80,870	$83,820	2,220
243	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,850	$82,520	50
244	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$80,800	$82,450	530
245	Funeral Home Managers	$80,790	$105,140	280
246	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$80,640	$84,280	N/A
247	Advertising Sales Agents	$80,500	$90,640	1,480
248	Training and Development Specialists	$80,270	$86,070	12,190
249	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$80,220	$79,270	13,210
250	Interior Designers	$80,110	$83,670	1,580
251	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,980	$93,170	2,050
252	Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners	$79,940	$73,870	50
253	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$79,930	$85,660	11,460
254	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$79,930	$83,360	680
255	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$79,920	$83,140	12,390
256	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$79,810	$93,750	22,700
257	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,710	$96,560	650
258	Public Relations Specialists	$79,660	$90,400	6,760
259	Transportation Inspectors	$79,650	$77,420	N/A
260	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,500	$91,730	380
261	Physical Therapist Assistants	$79,460	$76,350	2,640
262	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$79,420	$81,090	30
263	Electricians	$79,420	$81,560	17,810
264	Forensic Science Technicians	$79,320	$86,260	290
265	Insurance Sales Agents	$79,300	$103,070	9,940
266	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$79,280	$87,300	1,060
267	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$79,120	$77,230	10,850
268	Fundraisers	$79,060	$84,270	6,160
269	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$78,940	$83,230	17,040
270	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,780	$82,620	1,660
271	Conservation Scientists	$78,740	$82,710	760
272	Music Directors and Composers	$78,620	$93,170	340
273	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$78,540	$80,220	4,980
274	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$78,530	$78,560	1,690
275	Medical Equipment Repairers	$78,230	$76,500	2,200
276	Archivists	$78,180	$81,700	270
277	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$77,950	$85,830	650
278	Curators	$77,790	$81,450	370
279	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$77,780	$70,100	60
280	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$77,710	$79,000	4,030
281	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$77,640	$81,160	7,800
282	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$77,570	$79,300	920
283	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$77,300	$77,760	8,200
284	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$76,990	$77,110	2,660
285	Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$76,820	$84,730	9,680
286	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$76,770	$79,530	34,520
287	Graphic Designers	$76,710	$79,690	4,450
288	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$76,660	$82,390	2,860
289	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$76,500	$74,350	2,890
290	Healthcare Social Workers	$76,440	$77,000	7,220
291	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$76,070	$75,540	280
292	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$76,070	$80,190	1,620
293	Chiropractors	$75,940	$93,800	780
294	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$75,740	$81,710	4,640
295	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$75,570	$77,060	10,900
296	Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents	$75,560	$83,490	1,260
297	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$75,500	$74,020	380
298	Mechanical Drafters	$75,490	$79,060	620
299	Hearing Aid Specialists	$75,310	$69,780	N/A
300	Carpenters	$75,200	$79,680	18,540
301	Computer User Support Specialists	$75,070	$76,460	17,570
302	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$75,040	$68,340	1,410
303	Survey Researchers	$74,890	$68,860	160
304	Set and Exhibit Designers	$74,540	$79,580	230
305	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$74,160	$70,900	890
306	Hydrologic Technicians	$73,820	$75,380	60
307	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$73,630	$75,050	920
308	Transportation Security Screeners	$73,510	$70,950	1,380
309	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$73,270	$73,640	4,870
310	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$72,840	$72,660	6,130
311	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$72,800	$70,340	440
312	Firefighters	$72,800	$73,220	11,940
313	Pipelayers	$72,770	$72,760	N/A
314	Interpreters and Translators	$72,750	$79,140	2,280
315	Roofers	$72,750	$72,990	1,950
316	Clergy	$72,190	$73,510	840
317	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,830	$70,470	2,070
318	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$71,750	$65,670	140
319	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$71,350	$74,120	680
320	Home Appliance Repairers	$70,750	$74,410	550
321	Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers	$70,540	$73,700	960
322	Statistical Assistants	$70,470	$64,450	190
323	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$70,320	$72,890	2,260
324	Athletic Trainers	$70,010	$74,390	630
325	Soil and Plant Scientists	$69,880	$77,160	N/A
326	Stonemasons	$69,610	$75,840	N/A
327	Chefs and Head Cooks	$69,540	$73,420	6,000
328	Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers	$69,500	$68,220	590
329	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$69,100	$70,970	N/A
330	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$68,730	$73,150	290
331	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$68,550	$69,900	2,510
332	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$67,830	$75,160	100
333	Chemical Technicians	$67,570	$70,220	1,780
334	Marriage and Family Therapists	$67,370	$80,880	600
335	Machinists	$67,270	$69,390	7,080
336	Tool and Die Makers	$67,230	$68,680	850
337	Opticians, Dispensing	$67,210	$67,520	1,360
338	Farm and Home Management Educators	$66,920	$70,040	40
339	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$66,860	$67,340	320
340	Paramedics	$66,340	$70,260	1,860
341	Rock Splitters, Quarry	$66,000	$60,190	90
342	Exercise Physiologists	$65,950	$72,210	180
343	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$65,570	$70,350	10,660
344	Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity	$65,460	$70,760	3,970
345	Millwrights	$65,220	$67,380	N/A
346	Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic	$65,210	$65,900	N/A
347	Bus Drivers, School	$65,170	$61,210	9,330
348	Tapers	$65,060	$73,580	510
349	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	$64,750	$63,090	1,700
350	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$64,710	$66,620	560
351	Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$64,620	$72,370	9,200
352	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$64,180	$67,750	130
353	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$63,880	$63,350	90
354	Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$63,840	$72,720	1,590
355	Traffic Technicians	$63,780	$69,450	90
356	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$63,750	$69,750	2,510
357	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$63,670	$66,810	3,280
358	Brokerage Clerks	$63,640	$70,350	890
359	Social Science Research Assistants	$63,480	$63,310	N/A
360	Construction Laborers	$63,390	$70,830	16,210
361	Massage Therapists	$63,390	$73,100	2,830
362	Sound Engineering Technicians	$63,250	$82,510	200
363	Credit Counselors	$63,240	$67,020	770
364	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$63,030	$63,570	30,890
365	Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation	$62,980	$63,180	N/A
366	Directors, Religious Activities and Education	$62,930	$69,000	160
367	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$62,820	$63,350	N/A
368	Recreational Therapists	$62,820	$66,680	210
369	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$62,710	$70,670	N/A
370	Postal Service Clerks	$62,610	$63,550	1,950
371	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$62,570	$65,050	2,830
372	Tree Trimmers and Pruners	$62,550	$66,100	2,090
373	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$62,500	$69,710	7,440
374	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$62,390	$71,030	1,310
375	Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$62,380	$63,800	N/A
376	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$62,290	$68,650	1,420
377	Hoist and Winch Operators	$62,240	$73,970	N/A
378	Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$62,120	$66,460	4,020
379	Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers	$62,120	$64,870	430
380	Biological Technicians	$62,070	$67,420	8,430
381	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$62,070	$64,500	7,630
382	Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters	$62,040	$64,790	690
383	Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators	$61,770	$59,730	80
384	Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$61,730	$64,540	4,360
385	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$61,720	$62,680	2,790
386	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$61,630	$60,840	2,500
387	Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$61,630	$68,910	40
388	Flight Attendants	$61,510	$68,670	4,390
389	Highway Maintenance Workers	$61,500	$61,800	2,000
390	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$61,470	$60,180	240
391	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$61,320	$79,290	370
392	Desktop Publishers	$61,170	$65,980	80
393	Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters	$61,020	$62,300	410
394	Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators	$60,950	$64,620	560
395	Animal Control Workers	$60,930	$61,860	280
396	Tutors	$60,900	$65,210	4,610
397	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$60,890	$66,990	N/A
398	Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$60,870	$60,670	690
399	Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$60,790	$58,930	420
400	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$60,760	$62,960	12,710
401	Medical Records Specialists	$60,350	$61,560	3,500
402	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$60,280	$61,670	5,650
403	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$60,200	$98,750	280
404	Lighting Technicians	$60,110	$65,850	N/A
405	Procurement Clerks	$60,110	$59,930	520
406	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$59,890	$65,380	18,190
407	Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$59,830	$60,460	29,110
408	Medical Appliance Technicians	$59,810	$63,420	N/A
409	Bill and Account Collectors	$59,800	$59,710	2,510
410	First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$59,760	$60,000	4,000
411	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$59,640	$63,020	390
412	Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$59,420	$67,510	300
413	Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$59,330	$60,330	330
414	Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$59,300	$59,290	3,060
415	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$59,180	$61,910	620
416	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$58,940	$56,810	2,080
417	Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$58,730	$65,060	640
418	Cargo and Freight Agents	$58,680	$61,210	820
419	Medical Equipment Preparers	$58,580	$57,800	1,900
420	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$58,530	$61,720	440
421	Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	$58,490	$56,560	140
422	Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders	$58,480	$57,140	240
423	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$58,470	$60,320	2,910
424	Tax Preparers	$58,400	$58,230	1,500
425	Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$58,320	$58,930	29,830
426	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$58,230	$55,930	N/A
427	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	$58,040	$58,350	1,440
428	Photographers	$57,990	$71,300	830
429	Dental Assistants	$57,980	$56,640	9,680
430	Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$57,940	$58,380	37,750
431	First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$57,890	$61,260	1,810
432	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$57,830	$59,070	800
433	Health Education Specialists	$57,510	$70,370	2,420
434	Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$57,510	$64,080	4,430
435	First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$57,490	$59,510	20,240
436	Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$57,270	$57,900	1,350
437	Prepress Technicians and Workers	$57,250	$58,340	460
438	Proofreaders and Copy Markers	$57,160	$61,230	190
439	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$56,990	$60,790	2,700
440	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$56,920	$57,580	2,860
441	Food Science Technicians	$56,850	$56,530	260
442	Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners	$56,600	$54,060	40
443	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$56,480	$58,660	N/A
444	Travel Agents	$56,450	$58,810	1,810
445	Surgical Assistants	$56,430	$55,190	N/A
446	Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$56,370	$54,020	3,040
447	Furniture Finishers	$56,300	$57,200	340
448	Billing and Posting Clerks	$56,110	$57,160	7,430
449	Crematory Operators	$56,050	$54,950	30
450	Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$56,040	$60,650	N/A
451	Airfield Operations Specialists	$56,020	$58,690	380
452	Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators	$55,980	$54,270	200
453	Foundry Mold and Coremakers	$55,940	$59,070	60
454	Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$55,840	$56,100	1,400
455	Bridge and Lock Tenders	$55,830	$57,130	40
456	Mechanical Door Repairers	$55,770	$58,660	N/A
457	Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$55,690	$60,350	3,510
458	Community Health Workers	$55,560	$56,940	2,970
459	Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks	$55,300	$60,740	250
460	Costume Attendants	$55,190	$53,390	90
461	Coaches and Scouts	$55,130	$69,940	6,310
462	Order Clerks	$55,040	$56,920	1,350
463	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$55,000	$56,930	320
464	Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$54,380	$60,240	70
465	Embalmers	$54,320	$56,660	100
466	Meter Readers, Utilities	$54,150	$61,110	300
467	Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers	$54,070	$53,030	210
468	First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers	$53,740	$58,330	1,600
469	Word Processors and Typists	$53,740	$54,540	350
470	Riggers	$53,500	$60,780	240
471	Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$53,300	$56,400	120
472	Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners	$53,080	$56,940	620
473	Printing Press Operators	$53,050	$55,430	2,110
474	Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks	$52,910	$55,540	4,820
475	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$52,470	$60,990	140
476	Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$52,270	$56,530	10,650
477	Psychiatric Technicians	$52,000	$53,840	5,340
478	Parking Enforcement Workers	$51,980	$53,980	300
479	Forest and Conservation Workers	$51,890	$53,730	120
480	Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$51,770	$59,820	310
481	Semiconductor Processing Technicians	$51,410	$53,450	1,190
482	Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$51,150	$54,200	2,740
483	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$51,060	$54,890	830
484	Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,910	$54,320	2,420
485	Etchers and Engravers	$50,710	$51,600	320
486	Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic	$50,550	$53,630	1,200
487	Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,480	$51,550	480
488	Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers	$50,470	$51,890	N/A
489	Library Technicians	$50,430	$53,100	1,910
490	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$50,370	$52,350	1,490
491	Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan	$50,340	$53,790	3,050
492	Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$50,310	$54,230	1,010
493	Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$50,290	$52,910	22,210
494	Private Detectives and Investigators	$50,240	$70,110	280
495	Emergency Medical Technicians	$50,230	$52,500	4,550
496	Phlebotomists	$50,170	$52,540	2,580
497	Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,110	$52,020	370

Massachusetts High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

75.1% of all tracked occupations in MA earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,110/year (Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders), while the top earner makes $426,560/year.

Massachusetts ranks #4 among all 50 states for the number of $50K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Massachusetts?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 497 occupations in Massachusetts with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 75.1% of all tracked occupations in MA.

What is the highest paying job in Massachusetts?

The highest paying occupation in Massachusetts is Radiologists with a median salary of $426,560 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $50K+ list in Massachusetts?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Massachusetts is $50,110/year (Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Massachusetts?

The average median salary among all 497 occupations that pay over $50K in Massachusetts is $93,375 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Aiming for a $50K+ Career in Massachusetts?

Build My Resume → · Find Remote & Flexible Jobs → · Get Certified & Earn More →

Jobs Over $50K in Other States

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

More Salary Data for Massachusetts

All Massachusetts Jobs

Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $50K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics