$100,770
Avg. Median Salary
+15% vs national
$207,150
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $100,770,
which is 15% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $207,150 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $35,430.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 76,980 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $207,150 | 22,280 |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | $200,010 | 11,440 |
| 3 | Lawyers | $194,740 | 18,900 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $188,490 | 22,830 |
| 5 | Sales Managers | $175,360 | 11,110 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 76,980 | $129,850 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 66,440 | $102,440 |
| 3 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 63,880 | $39,790 |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 57,320 | $35,430 |
| 5 | Software Developers | 48,200 | $154,240 |
All Occupations in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $207,150 | 22,280 |
| Marketing Managers | $200,010 | 11,440 |
| Lawyers | $194,740 | 18,900 |
| Financial Managers | $188,490 | 22,830 |
| Sales Managers | $175,360 | 11,110 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $167,300 | 1,520 |
| Software Developers | $154,240 | 48,200 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $138,890 | 6,660 |
| Pharmacists | $136,800 | 5,900 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,000 | 3,370 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $134,980 | 14,330 |
| Information Security Analysts | $132,170 | 4,870 |
| Data Scientists | $131,830 | 8,220 |
| General and Operations Managers | $129,850 | 76,980 |
| Medical Scientists | $129,230 | 15,330 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,520 | 3,920 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $124,160 | 8,050 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $123,550 | 14,160 |
| Financial Analysts | $110,450 | 15,880 |
| Industrial Engineers | $109,960 | 8,450 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $106,690 | 6,290 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,430 | 4,880 |
| Civil Engineers | $104,750 | 8,300 |
| Registered Nurses | $102,440 | 66,440 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,470 | 4,860 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,580 | 36,300 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $95,930 | 30,540 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $95,220 | 20,760 |
| Loan Officers | $94,850 | 3,320 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $86,600 | 22,040 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $83,640 | 11,320 |
| Electricians | $83,450 | 12,540 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $78,670 | 9,910 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $78,200 | 15,620 |
| Graphic Designers | $78,000 | 3,690 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $77,750 | 15,640 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $77,600 | 5,760 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $77,470 | 6,050 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $76,680 | 6,460 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $76,570 | 7,770 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $68,450 | 6,300 |
| Construction Laborers | $63,140 | 11,440 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,530 | 20,220 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $59,390 | 9,220 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $58,400 | 22,660 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $56,060 | 25,970 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $49,060 | 41,150 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $48,180 | 13,470 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,970 | 24,410 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $46,230 | 44,220 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $39,790 | 63,880 |
| Childcare Workers | $39,290 | 9,650 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $37,980 | 25,480 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,430 | 57,320 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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