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302 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Massachusetts (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

There are 302 occupations in Massachusetts with a median salary above $75K 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

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

302
Jobs Over $75K
$426,560
#1: Radiologists
$114,434
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
1,624,110
Workers in These Jobs

All 302 Jobs Paying Over $75K 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

Massachusetts High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

45.6% of all tracked occupations in MA earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,040/year (Occupational Therapy Assistants), while the top earner makes $426,560/year.

Massachusetts ranks #4 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 302 occupations in Massachusetts with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 45.6% 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 $75K+ list in Massachusetts?
The entry point for the $75K+ list in Massachusetts is $75,040/year (Occupational Therapy Assistants). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Massachusetts?
The average median salary among all 302 occupations that pay over $75K in Massachusetts is $114,434 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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