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Salaries in Massachusetts by Occupation
Average pay by occupation in Massachusetts: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary, from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Use the links to jump to a Massachusetts salary table.
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology
Massachusetts pay by occupation
| Occupation | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|
| Financial Managers | $104.92 | $218,230 |
| Marketing Managers | $102.52 | $213,230 |
| Software Developers | $77.76 | $161,730 |
| Information Security Analysts | $72.59 | $151,000 |
| Data Scientists | $65.61 | $136,460 |
| Project Management Specialists | $58.16 | $120,970 |
| Registered Nurses | $56.71 | $117,960 |
| Web Developers | $52.18 | $108,520 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $51.53 | $107,170 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $45.87 | $95,400 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $43.46 | $90,410 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43.40 | $90,270 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $42.65 | $88,720 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $40.01 | $83,230 |
| Electricians | $39.21 | $81,560 |
| Graphic Designers | $38.31 | $79,690 |
| Carpenters | $38.31 | $79,680 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $38.11 | $79,270 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $37.38 | $77,760 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $36.76 | $76,460 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $35.30 | $73,420 |
| Firefighters | $35.20 | $73,220 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $31.28 | $65,050 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $30.56 | $63,570 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $30.27 | $62,960 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $28.33 | $58,930 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $25.36 | $52,750 |
| Phlebotomists | $25.26 | $52,540 |
| Office Clerks, General | $24.99 | $51,980 |
| Medical Assistants | $24.93 | $51,850 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $24.72 | $51,410 |
| Nursing Assistants | $22.93 | $47,700 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $21.13 | $43,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $19.35 | $40,250 |
| Retail Salespersons | $19.22 | $39,970 |
Highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts
- Financial Managers — $218,230 a year
- Marketing Managers — $213,230 a year
- Software Developers — $161,730 a year
- Information Security Analysts — $151,000 a year
- Data Scientists — $136,460 a year
Frequently asked questions
Which occupation pays the most in Massachusetts?
Financial Managers leads, at about $218,230 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release.
Where does the data come from?
Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.
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