MAAvg COL: 1385 cities tracked
Massachusetts Salary Guide
(2026)
Average salaries for 343+ job titles across 5 cities in Massachusetts. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings.
Cities tracked
5
Avg COL index
138
State income tax
5%
Total population
1.3M
Top paying jobs in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $367K | $525K | $722K | $918K | +3.2% |
| Anesthesiologist | $394K | $512K | $630K | $761K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $380K | $499K | $617K | $735K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $367K | $499K | $656K | $853K | +2.5% |
| SVP of Engineering | $370K | $483K | $619K | $787K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $337K | $443K | $575K | $740K | +5% |
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $322K | $426K | $556K | $718K | +6.5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $324K | $426K | $553K | $711K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $315K | $412K | $539K | $698K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $304K | $394K | $502K | $641K | +6% |
Cities in Massachusetts
Accounting salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Finance | $275K | $360K | $465K | $589K | +3.2% |
| VP of Finance | $216K | $282K | $360K | $458K | +3.5% |
| Director of Accounting | $170K | $220K | $282K | $354K | +3% |
| Forensic Accountant | $98K | $134K | $181K | $229K | +4.5% |
| Certified Public Accountant (CPA) | $85K | $115K | $155K | $203K | +2.5% |
| Auditor | $76K | $102K | $138K | $183K | +2.2% |
| Tax Accountant | $72K | $98K | $131K | $177K | +2% |
| Staff Accountant | $59K | $79K | $102K | $128K | +1.8% |
Agriculture salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Agricultural Operations | $130K | $175K | $231K | $301K | +3% |
| Agricultural Economist | $82K | $112K | $152K | $205K | +3.5% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $86K | $112K | $148K | $196K | +4% |
| Precision Agriculture Specialist | $77K | $103K | $139K | $185K | +12% |
| Food Scientist | $73K | $99K | $135K | $182K | +5.5% |
| Farm Manager | $73K | $95K | $130K | $178K | +2.5% |
| Agronomist | $69K | $93K | $126K | $169K | +4.5% |
Architecture salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Architecture | $153K | $201K | $259K | $337K | +4% |
| Project Architect | $101K | $136K | $179K | $231K | +4.5% |
| Architect | $93K | $123K | $166K | $218K | +4% |
| BIM Manager | $93K | $123K | $162K | $207K | +8.5% |
| Urban Designer | $84K | $114K | $153K | $201K | +4.5% |
| Landscape Architect | $75K | $101K | $136K | $181K | +4.2% |
| Interior Architect | $71K | $97K | $132K | $179K | +3.8% |
Banking salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Banking | $225K | $295K | $380K | $491K | +2.8% |
| Director of Banking | $177K | $229K | $295K | $380K | +2.5% |
| Wealth Manager | $111K | $157K | $229K | $327K | +4.5% |
| Commercial Banker | $94K | $128K | $177K | $236K | +2.5% |
| Investment Advisor | $85K | $124K | $190K | $275K | +4% |
| Bank Branch Manager | $76K | $102K | $134K | $173K | +1.5% |
| Loan Officer | $68K | $98K | $141K | $203K | +2% |
Business salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) | $322K | $426K | $556K | $718K | +6.5% |
| SVP of Sales | $280K | $374K | $491K | $637K | +4% |
| Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | $273K | $361K | $471K | $608K | +3% |
| SVP of Operations | $257K | $341K | $445K | $579K | +3.5% |
| Chief Executive Officer | $202K | $306K | $494K | $806K | +3.2% |
| VP of Sales | $215K | $289K | $384K | $507K | +4.2% |
| Chief Marketing Officer | $189K | $273K | $400K | $598K | +3.5% |
| Chief Operating Officer | $189K | $273K | $416K | $624K | +3% |
| VP of Human Resources | $192K | $254K | $328K | $423K | +3.2% |
| Director of Sales | $153K | $205K | $273K | $361K | +4.5% |
| Director of Operations | $140K | $185K | $241K | $309K | +3.8% |
| Director of Human Resources | $137K | $179K | $231K | $296K | +3.5% |
| Management Consultant | $104K | $150K | $211K | $293K | +4.2% |
| Marketing Manager | $101K | $143K | $198K | $260K | +3.3% |
| General Manager | $98K | $140K | $198K | $273K | +2.8% |
| Purchasing Manager | $101K | $140K | $182K | $231K | +2.5% |
| Supply Chain Manager | $101K | $140K | $185K | $237K | +4.5% |
| Sales Manager | $94K | $137K | $198K | $280K | +3.5% |
| Human Resources Manager | $98K | $135K | $182K | $234K | +2.9% |
| Brand Manager | $94K | $127K | $172K | $224K | +3.5% |
| Operations Manager | $88K | $127K | $176K | $234K | +2.5% |
| Project Manager | $94K | $127K | $172K | $221K | +3.7% |
| Digital Marketing Manager | $88K | $124K | $166K | $218K | +5.5% |
| Public Relations Manager | $88K | $124K | $169K | $224K | +3% |
| Business Analyst | $81K | $111K | $146K | $189K | +3.8% |
| Account Executive | $72K | $101K | $146K | $211K | +3.8% |
| Content Strategist | $72K | $98K | $130K | $169K | +5.2% |
| Executive Assistant | $68K | $88K | $114K | $146K | +1.8% |
| Recruiter | $62K | $85K | $114K | $156K | +3.2% |
| SEO Specialist | $62K | $85K | $114K | $153K | +5.8% |
| Event Planner | $55K | $73K | $98K | $130K | +3.8% |
| Logistics Coordinator | $55K | $73K | $94K | $120K | +3.5% |
Cannabis salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cannabis | $189K | $254K | $335K | $442K | +16% |
| Director of Cannabis Operations | $124K | $166K | $218K | $289K | +18% |
| Cannabis Compliance Officer | $72K | $98K | $130K | $176K | +20% |
| Cannabis Chemist | $68K | $94K | $127K | $172K | +18.5% |
| Cultivation Manager | $68K | $94K | $127K | $172K | +16% |
| Dispensary Manager | $59K | $81K | $107K | $140K | +15% |
| Extraction Technician | $49K | $68K | $88K | $114K | +18% |
| Budtender | $36K | $47K | $60K | $75K | +14% |
Construction salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Construction | $210K | $275K | $356K | $460K | +4.8% |
| Director of Construction | $153K | $201K | $259K | $334K | +5% |
| Construction Manager | $101K | $136K | $179K | $233K | +4.5% |
| Construction Superintendent | $101K | $136K | $179K | $231K | +5.5% |
| Construction Estimator | $80K | $109K | $143K | $184K | +4.2% |
| Industrial Electrician | $80K | $106K | $136K | $175K | +7.5% |
| Land Surveyor | $75K | $101K | $132K | $168K | +3.8% |
| Pipefitter | $71K | $93K | $119K | $153K | +4.5% |
| Electrician | $67K | $88K | $114K | $149K | +6.2% |
| Ironworker | $67K | $88K | $114K | $149K | +5% |
| Plumber | $67K | $88K | $117K | $153K | +5.5% |
| Diesel Mechanic | $62K | $80K | $104K | $132K | +4.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $62K | $80K | $104K | $132K | +5.8% |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $62K | $80K | $106K | $140K | +4.2% |
| Carpenter | $54K | $73K | $96K | $123K | +4% |
| Welder | $49K | $65K | $83K | $106K | +3.5% |
Creative salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UX Researcher | $104K | $142K | $184K | $235K | +5.5% |
| Art Director | $91K | $127K | $171K | $226K | +2.8% |
| Animator | $66K | $91K | $124K | $171K | +4.5% |
| Fashion Designer | $61K | $86K | $124K | $184K | +2.5% |
| Video Producer | $61K | $86K | $120K | $171K | +4.2% |
| Copywriter | $57K | $79K | $108K | $146K | +3.5% |
| Music Producer | $48K | $79K | $133K | $235K | +3.5% |
| Social Media Manager | $57K | $76K | $104K | $139K | +6.5% |
| Graphic Designer | $53K | $74K | $99K | $129K | +3% |
| Interior Designer | $53K | $74K | $101K | $137K | +3.2% |
| Journalist | $48K | $66K | $91K | $129K | +1.5% |
| Photographer | $41K | $58K | $86K | $127K | +3% |
Cybersecurity salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Cybersecurity | $258K | $330K | $423K | $542K | +7.5% |
| Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | $238K | $317K | $410K | $529K | +8.5% |
| Director of Cybersecurity | $205K | $258K | $324K | $403K | +8% |
| Security Architect | $185K | $231K | $284K | $350K | +9.2% |
| Cloud Security Engineer | $165K | $214K | $264K | $328K | +12.5% |
| Security Engineer | $152K | $196K | $245K | $304K | +10.2% |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | $116K | $152K | $196K | $245K | +9.5% |
| Digital Forensics Analyst | $99K | $130K | $169K | $214K | +7.5% |
| SOC Analyst | $77K | $103K | $135K | $172K | +8.8% |
Dental salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgeon | $367K | $525K | $722K | $918K | +3.2% |
| Orthodontist | $262K | $367K | $499K | $656K | +3.5% |
| Periodontist | $236K | $335K | $459K | $604K | +3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81K | $105K | $129K | $155K | +7% |
| Dental Office Manager | $59K | $79K | $102K | $129K | +4.5% |
| Dental Assistant | $46K | $58K | $72K | $89K | +5.5% |
Education salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Principal | $105K | $131K | $161K | $195K | +2.2% |
| Education Administrator | $93K | $122K | $157K | $199K | +2.5% |
| University Professor | $84K | $116K | $167K | $244K | +2.1% |
| Instructional Designer | $75K | $98K | $126K | $161K | +4.5% |
| Curriculum Developer | $71K | $93K | $118K | $152K | +3.8% |
| Special Education Teacher | $62K | $84K | $108K | $139K | +3.5% |
| K-12 Teacher | $58K | $80K | $105K | $135K | +1.8% |
| Librarian | $62K | $80K | $103K | $129K | +1.5% |
| School Counselor | $62K | $80K | $103K | $129K | +3% |
| Academic Advisor | $51K | $67K | $87K | $111K | +3% |
Energy salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil & Gas Operations Manager | $139K | $188K | $243K | $314K | +2% |
| Energy Engineer | $99K | $133K | $175K | $222K | +6.5% |
| Energy Analyst | $79K | $108K | $142K | $184K | +6% |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $61K | $76K | $96K | $124K | +45% |
| Solar Installer | $53K | $66K | $86K | $112K | +22% |
Engineering salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineer | $143K | $188K | $244K | $311K | +1.5% |
| Nuclear Engineer | $123K | $162K | $205K | $257K | +2.2% |
| Aerospace Engineer | $117K | $158K | $205K | $257K | +3.8% |
| Chemical Engineer | $104K | $140K | $181K | $231K | +2.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $101K | $136K | $176K | $220K | +3.1% |
| Controls Engineer | $101K | $135K | $174K | $218K | +4% |
| Biomedical Engineer | $93K | $127K | $166K | $210K | +5.2% |
| Materials Engineer | $93K | $127K | $166K | $210K | +3% |
| Process Engineer | $93K | $127K | $166K | $210K | +3.5% |
| Industrial Engineer | $93K | $124K | $161K | $205K | +3.5% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93K | $124K | $161K | $201K | +2.8% |
| Manufacturing Engineer | $91K | $123K | $158K | $201K | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineer | $88K | $119K | $156K | $197K | +4.2% |
| Structural Engineer | $91K | $119K | $156K | $197K | +3.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $88K | $117K | $153K | $194K | +3.4% |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $88K | $117K | $153K | $194K | +3.5% |
| Quality Engineer | $84K | $114K | $149K | $192K | +3% |
Finance salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | $229K | $327K | $472K | $681K | +3.5% |
| Investment Banker | $157K | $236K | $367K | $589K | +3.9% |
| Quantitative Analyst | $164K | $225K | $301K | $419K | +6.2% |
| Hedge Fund Analyst | $151K | $216K | $314K | $498K | +3.5% |
| Portfolio Manager | $151K | $212K | $295K | $419K | +4.2% |
| Private Equity Analyst | $144K | $207K | $295K | $458K | +4% |
| Financial Controller | $138K | $183K | $238K | $308K | +3.2% |
| Venture Capital Analyst | $124K | $177K | $242K | $341K | +5.5% |
| Tax Manager | $124K | $168K | $216K | $275K | +3% |
| Actuary | $124K | $164K | $212K | $269K | +5.5% |
| Compliance Officer | $94K | $128K | $170K | $225K | +4.8% |
| Financial Advisor | $76K | $124K | $194K | $301K | +3.8% |
| Financial Analyst | $89K | $124K | $170K | $236K | +3.6% |
| Risk Analyst | $89K | $121K | $160K | $207K | +4.5% |
| Budget Analyst | $81K | $107K | $136K | $170K | +2.5% |
| Accountant | $72K | $102K | $138K | $183K | +2.2% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $76K | $102K | $134K | $173K | +2% |
| Mortgage Loan Officer | $63K | $94K | $141K | $212K | +2.5% |
| Credit Analyst | $68K | $92K | $121K | $157K | +2.8% |
| Bookkeeper | $50K | $63K | $79K | $100K | +1% |
Gaming salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Gaming | $231K | $311K | $410K | $542K | +7% |
| Director of Game Development | $169K | $222K | $288K | $377K | +7.5% |
| Game Monetization Manager | $108K | $148K | $198K | $262K | +10.5% |
| Live Operations Manager | $103K | $139K | $185K | $241K | +12% |
| Game Producer | $95K | $130K | $175K | $231K | +5.5% |
| Game Designer | $77K | $108K | $148K | $201K | +6.5% |
| Esports Manager | $59K | $86K | $122K | $178K | +18% |
Government salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Official | $86K | $117K | $153K | $197K | +4.5% |
| Government Budget Officer | $79K | $104K | $134K | $172K | +2.5% |
| Military Officer | $70K | $104K | $146K | $197K | +2% |
| Urban Planner | $76K | $102K | $130K | $165K | +3.8% |
| Policy Analyst | $74K | $99K | $130K | $168K | +3.5% |
| Police Officer | $61K | $83K | $112K | $146K | +2.5% |
| Firefighter | $53K | $74K | $99K | $130K | +2.8% |
| Social Worker | $51K | $70K | $92K | $117K | +3.5% |
Healthcare salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $394K | $512K | $630K | $761K | +2.1% |
| Radiologist | $380K | $499K | $617K | $735K | +2.2% |
| Surgeon | $367K | $499K | $656K | $853K | +2.5% |
| Medical Doctor | $256K | $325K | $420K | $551K | +2.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $256K | $325K | $407K | $525K | +3.8% |
| Dentist | $194K | $236K | $295K | $380K | +2.5% |
| Optometrist | $147K | $181K | $220K | $276K | +2.8% |
| Pharmacist | $155K | $173K | $194K | $216K | +1.2% |
| Physician Assistant | $142K | $171K | $203K | $243K | +4.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131K | $159K | $190K | $230K | +5.2% |
| Healthcare Administrator | $94K | $136K | $184K | $243K | +4.1% |
| ICU Nurse | $102K | $129K | $160K | $197K | +4% |
| Clinical Psychologist | $94K | $125K | $164K | $213K | +3.5% |
| Physical Therapist | $98K | $125K | $151K | $184K | +3.2% |
| Genetic Counselor | $94K | $118K | $144K | $177K | +5.8% |
| Occupational Therapist | $94K | $118K | $144K | $173K | +3.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $89K | $112K | $138K | $168K | +4.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $85K | $108K | $136K | $171K | +3.5% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $76K | $94K | $118K | $147K | +3.8% |
| Registered Dietitian | $68K | $89K | $113K | $142K | +3.5% |
| Surgical Technologist | $59K | $76K | $94K | $118K | +3.5% |
| Medical Lab Technician | $55K | $73K | $94K | $118K | +3.2% |
| Medical Coder | $55K | $72K | $92K | $115K | +2.8% |
| Paramedic | $50K | $66K | $85K | $108K | +3.2% |
Hospitality salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Manager | $65K | $90K | $123K | $170K | +3.2% |
| Executive Chef | $65K | $85K | $116K | $161K | +3.8% |
| Sommelier | $53K | $73K | $103K | $144K | +3.2% |
| Restaurant Manager | $53K | $70K | $93K | $123K | +3.5% |
| Travel Agent | $44K | $58K | $78K | $107K | +3% |
Insurance salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Insurance Operations | $207K | $269K | $347K | $445K | +3.2% |
| Director of Insurance | $155K | $203K | $262K | $334K | +3.5% |
| Risk Manager | $107K | $144K | $190K | $246K | +4.5% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $76K | $102K | $138K | $181K | +1.5% |
| Claims Adjuster | $59K | $81K | $107K | $138K | +2% |
| Insurance Agent | $50K | $76K | $115K | $170K | +2.5% |
Legal salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent Attorney | $176K | $241K | $322K | $442K | +4.2% |
| Corporate Lawyer | $150K | $228K | $364K | $585K | +3.8% |
| Compliance Lawyer | $130K | $189K | $257K | $345K | +5% |
| Judge | $124K | $176K | $237K | $312K | +1.5% |
| Legal Operations Manager | $124K | $169K | $221K | $286K | +6.5% |
| Attorney | $101K | $166K | $270K | $455K | +3.5% |
| Paralegal | $55K | $73K | $96K | $124K | +3.8% |
Marketing salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Marketing | $280K | $364K | $475K | $605K | +4.8% |
| VP of Marketing | $228K | $296K | $384K | $494K | +5% |
| Sr. Director of Marketing | $192K | $250K | $322K | $410K | +5.2% |
| Director of Marketing | $153K | $202K | $260K | $335K | +5.5% |
| Product Marketing Manager | $114K | $153K | $202K | $257K | +7.5% |
| Growth Marketer | $94K | $127K | $172K | $221K | +8.5% |
| Paid Media Manager | $81K | $111K | $150K | $192K | +6.5% |
| Email Marketing Manager | $75K | $101K | $137K | $179K | +5.5% |
| Marketing Analyst | $68K | $91K | $124K | $163K | +6% |
Media salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Media | $188K | $247K | $323K | $425K | +3.5% |
| Director of Content | $124K | $167K | $222K | $289K | +6.5% |
| Documentary Filmmaker | $53K | $82K | $133K | $222K | +5.5% |
| Editor | $57K | $79K | $112K | $155K | +0.5% |
| Podcast Producer | $53K | $79K | $112K | $159K | +15% |
| News Anchor | $48K | $74K | $124K | $235K | +-1.5% |
| Broadcast Journalist | $48K | $70K | $104K | $162K | +-1% |
| Reporter | $44K | $61K | $86K | $124K | +-2% |
Mental Health salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director of Mental Health Services | $115K | $155K | $203K | $262K | +5% |
| Neuropsychologist | $115K | $155K | $207K | $276K | +4.5% |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | $68K | $89K | $115K | $151K | +5.8% |
| Licensed Therapist (LMFT/LPC) | $63K | $81K | $108K | $142K | +5.5% |
| Behavioral Therapist (ABA) | $55K | $76K | $102K | $134K | +8.5% |
| Mental Health Counselor | $55K | $73K | $97K | $129K | +5.2% |
| Substance Abuse Counselor | $50K | $66K | $85K | $112K | +6.5% |
Nonprofit salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Executive Director | $79K | $108K | $150K | $210K | +3.2% |
| Fundraising Manager | $66K | $89K | $121K | $165K | +3.8% |
| Grant Writer | $61K | $79K | $102K | $130K | +3.5% |
| Case Manager | $48K | $64K | $81K | $104K | +3.5% |
| Community Outreach Coordinator | $48K | $64K | $83K | $107K | +3.8% |
Real Estate salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Broker | $76K | $131K | $224K | $380K | +3.5% |
| Commercial Real Estate Analyst | $86K | $121K | $166K | $224K | +4% |
| Real Estate Appraiser | $72K | $99K | $135K | $182K | +2.8% |
| Property Manager | $66K | $90K | $121K | $163K | +3.2% |
| Real Estate Agent | $52K | $86K | $145K | $248K | +3.5% |
Retail salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Development Manager | $90K | $128K | $176K | $241K | +4.5% |
| E-Commerce Manager | $78K | $107K | $144K | $191K | +7.5% |
| Retail Buyer | $65K | $90K | $123K | $163K | +2.5% |
| Sales Representative | $53K | $78K | $116K | $173K | +3.5% |
| Retail Store Manager | $53K | $73K | $98K | $132K | +2% |
Science salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Data Scientist | $139K | $188K | $241K | $301K | +7.5% |
| Physicist | $103K | $148K | $201K | $264K | +4% |
| Research Scientist | $95K | $130K | $175K | $231K | +4.5% |
| Epidemiologist | $90K | $119K | $156K | $201K | +4.5% |
| Biochemist | $82K | $116K | $161K | $214K | +4.2% |
| Geologist | $82K | $116K | $156K | $205K | +3.8% |
| Laboratory Manager | $86K | $116K | $152K | $196K | +3.8% |
| Chemist | $77K | $106K | $143K | $188K | +3.2% |
| Biologist | $73K | $103K | $139K | $185K | +3.5% |
| Environmental Scientist | $73K | $100K | $132K | $175K | +4.8% |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $63K | $82K | $106K | $135K | +5.5% |
Sports & Fitness salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP of Sports Operations | $189K | $254K | $345K | $475K | +4.5% |
| Sports Agent | $59K | $101K | $189K | $390K | +5.5% |
| Fitness Director | $68K | $91K | $124K | $166K | +6.5% |
| Sports Nutritionist | $62K | $85K | $114K | $153K | +7% |
| Athletic Trainer | $55K | $72K | $94K | $120K | +8% |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | $49K | $72K | $101K | $150K | +7.5% |
| Sports Coach | $46K | $65K | $94K | $140K | +5% |
| Personal Trainer | $42K | $59K | $85K | $124K | +10% |
Supply Chain salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) | $280K | $371K | $481K | $618K | +4% |
| VP of Supply Chain | $215K | $280K | $361K | $462K | +4.2% |
| Director of Supply Chain | $153K | $202K | $260K | $332K | +4.5% |
| Procurement Manager | $101K | $137K | $179K | $228K | +4.2% |
| Demand Planner | $81K | $107K | $140K | $179K | +5.2% |
| Supply Chain Analyst | $75K | $101K | $133K | $172K | +5.8% |
| Warehouse Manager | $72K | $94K | $124K | $159K | +3.8% |
| Freight Broker | $55K | $81K | $114K | $163K | +5.5% |
Technology salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVP of Engineering | $370K | $483K | $619K | $787K | +5.8% |
| Chief Product Officer (CPO) | $337K | $443K | $575K | $740K | +5% |
| Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | $324K | $426K | $553K | $711K | +5.5% |
| Chief Data Officer (CDO) | $315K | $412K | $539K | $698K | +9.5% |
| VP of Engineering | $304K | $394K | $502K | $641K | +6% |
| VP of Product | $278K | $360K | $463K | $592K | +5.2% |
| Sr. Director of Engineering | $264K | $341K | $434K | $553K | +6.2% |
| VP of Data | $258K | $337K | $439K | $566K | +8% |
| Director of Engineering | $222K | $284K | $360K | $456K | +6.5% |
| Director of Product Management | $214K | $275K | $350K | $447K | +5.5% |
| Director of Data | $196K | $254K | $328K | $420K | +8.5% |
| AI Engineer | $172K | $231K | $297K | $383K | +12% |
| Cloud Architect | $172K | $225K | $284K | $350K | +6.8% |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $165K | $222K | $284K | $364K | +8.4% |
| NLP Engineer | $165K | $222K | $284K | $360K | +10.2% |
| Computer Vision Engineer | $159K | $214K | $275K | $350K | +9.5% |
| Solutions Architect | $159K | $209K | $264K | $330K | +5.8% |
| Information Security Manager | $152K | $201K | $258K | $324K | +7.8% |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $152K | $201K | $254K | $315K | +7% |
| Blockchain Developer | $145K | $198K | $258K | $330K | +7.5% |
| Product Manager | $145K | $196K | $251K | $317K | +3.8% |
| DevOps Engineer | $139K | $185K | $235K | $284K | +6.2% |
| Data Scientist | $132K | $182K | $231K | $291K | +5.1% |
| IT Manager | $132K | $178K | $227K | $284K | +3.5% |
| Data Engineer | $130K | $175K | $222K | $278K | +6.5% |
| Software Engineer | $126K | $172K | $218K | $278K | +4.2% |
| Backend Developer | $119K | $165K | $212K | $264K | +4.3% |
| Mobile Developer | $119K | $165K | $214K | $271K | +5.2% |
| Full Stack Developer | $116K | $159K | $205K | $258K | +4.6% |
| Salesforce Developer | $119K | $159K | $205K | $258K | +5.5% |
| Penetration Tester | $116K | $156K | $201K | $258K | +8.2% |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $112K | $152K | $196K | $245K | +7.3% |
| ERP Consultant | $112K | $152K | $198K | $251K | +3.8% |
| Scrum Master | $116K | $152K | $192K | $238K | +3.2% |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | $112K | $148K | $188K | $235K | +3.8% |
| Frontend Developer | $108K | $148K | $192K | $245K | +4.5% |
| Database Administrator | $103K | $139K | $178K | $225K | +2.8% |
| Network Engineer | $99K | $132K | $172K | $218K | +3% |
| UX Designer | $95K | $131K | $172K | $218K | +3.1% |
| Game Developer | $95K | $130K | $175K | $227K | +4.8% |
| QA Engineer | $93K | $126K | $165K | $209K | +3% |
| Systems Administrator | $82K | $114K | $148K | $188K | +2.2% |
| Data Analyst | $79K | $108K | $143K | $185K | +4% |
| Technical Writer | $77K | $104K | $135K | $172K | +2.5% |
| IT Support Specialist | $56K | $77K | $100K | $130K | +2% |
Transportation salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline Pilot | $134K | $204K | $300K | $421K | +5.2% |
| Logistics Manager | $92K | $125K | $166K | $214K | +4.5% |
| Transportation Planner | $79K | $105K | $138K | $179K | +4.2% |
| Fleet Manager | $74K | $100K | $130K | $168K | +4% |
| Truck Driver (CDL) | $54K | $66K | $87K | $112K | +4.8% |
Veterinary salaries in Massachusetts
| Job Title | Entry (25th) | Median | Senior (75th) | Top (90th) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Surgeon | $184K | $249K | $335K | $446K | +5.5% |
| Veterinarian | $115K | $157K | $216K | $289K | +5% |
| Zoo Veterinarian | $98K | $134K | $181K | $239K | +4% |
| Veterinary Practice Manager | $63K | $85K | $112K | $142K | +5% |
| Animal Behaviorist | $59K | $81K | $112K | $151K | +4.5% |
| Veterinary Technician | $42K | $55K | $71K | $89K | +6.5% |
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Massachusetts has 5 major metro areas tracked with a combined population of 1.3 million. Average COL index: 138 vs US baseline of 100 — costs above national average.
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All salary data from BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B employer filings, adjusted for Massachusetts regional cost of living. Figures represent 2026 annual compensation in USD.