Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Massachusetts, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Massachusetts, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 666,442 | $97,344 | $2,147 | 6.1% | 54.9% |
| 2 | Worcester | 207,055 | $70,102 | $1,487 | 6.5% | 35.2% |
| 3 | Springfield | 154,749 | $52,656 | $1,144 | 8.7% | 20.5% |
| 4 | Cambridge | 118,796 | $130,748 | $2,787 | 3.4% | 80.8% |
| 5 | Lowell | 118,368 | $78,658 | $1,625 | 5.7% | 30.0% |
| 6 | Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $1,641 | 8.6% | 22.3% |
| 7 | Quincy | 102,114 | $98,882 | $2,118 | 7.0% | 50.3% |
| 8 | Lynn | 101,709 | $75,043 | $1,722 | 5.0% | 24.1% |
| 9 | New Bedford | 100,998 | $56,981 | $1,137 | 8.3% | 17.0% |
| 10 | Fall River | 94,082 | $56,673 | $1,155 | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| 11 | Newton | 89,044 | $190,304 | $2,370 | 3.8% | 81.1% |
| 12 | Lawrence | 88,736 | $60,433 | $1,662 | 8.5% | 16.8% |
| 13 | Somerville | 81,036 | $132,572 | $2,517 | 3.0% | 69.4% |
| 14 | Framingham | 72,399 | $107,419 | $2,033 | 4.8% | 48.7% |
| 15 | Haverhill | 67,698 | $88,326 | $1,668 | 5.7% | 32.6% |
| 16 | Malden | 65,906 | $100,606 | $2,204 | 5.4% | 45.1% |
| 17 | Waltham | 64,902 | $120,216 | $2,268 | 3.7% | 57.3% |
| 18 | Brookline | 63,266 | $142,101 | $2,835 | 3.6% | 85.4% |
| 19 | Taunton | 60,433 | $79,283 | $1,324 | 5.8% | 23.9% |
| 20 | Revere | 60,012 | $86,969 | $2,076 | 7.0% | 24.6% |
| 21 | Medford | 59,354 | $129,540 | $2,509 | 4.3% | 59.8% |
| 22 | Weymouth Town | 58,505 | $102,714 | $1,941 | 4.9% | 42.8% |
| 23 | Chicopee | 55,295 | $62,615 | $1,157 | 6.3% | 22.9% |
| 24 | Peabody | 54,695 | $96,657 | $1,950 | 4.9% | 35.0% |
| 25 | Everett | 50,045 | $85,218 | $2,076 | 5.5% | 24.9% |
| 26 | Barnstable Town | 49,568 | $91,982 | $1,917 | 3.1% | 42.1% |
| 27 | Attleboro | 46,762 | $98,954 | $1,590 | 4.7% | 34.0% |
| 28 | Arlington | 46,350 | $150,701 | $2,082 | 2.9% | 76.1% |
| 29 | Salem | 44,795 | $85,153 | $1,836 | 5.1% | 47.8% |
| 30 | Leominster | 43,909 | $83,816 | $1,354 | 6.2% | 33.5% |
| 31 | Pittsfield | 43,457 | $70,582 | $1,134 | 7.0% | 34.2% |
| 32 | Beverly | 42,665 | $106,044 | $1,771 | 4.4% | 53.4% |
| 33 | Woburn | 41,939 | $111,185 | $2,221 | 7.9% | 46.5% |
| 34 | Fitchburg | 41,798 | $73,040 | $1,222 | 6.7% | 25.1% |
| 35 | Marlborough | 41,647 | $91,968 | $1,871 | 5.5% | 40.5% |
| 36 | Westfield | 40,378 | $87,753 | $1,117 | 3.0% | 33.2% |
| 37 | Chelsea | 39,908 | $72,179 | $1,956 | 9.2% | 22.2% |
| 38 | Braintree Town | 38,899 | $122,214 | $2,024 | 4.0% | 47.5% |
| 39 | Amherst Town | 38,182 | $66,968 | $1,671 | 7.7% | 75.6% |
| 40 | Holyoke | 37,813 | $53,605 | $1,021 | 7.7% | 25.9% |
| 41 | Randolph Town | 34,878 | $109,573 | $2,103 | 7.7% | 35.5% |
| 42 | Lexington | 34,295 | $238,444 | $2,891 | 2.9% | 84.3% |
| 43 | Franklin Town | 33,154 | $145,773 | $1,899 | 5.2% | 58.1% |
| 44 | Needham | 32,459 | $214,308 | $2,409 | 4.4% | 81.9% |
| 45 | Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $2,116 | 3.6% | 55.4% |
| 46 | North Attleborough Town | 30,984 | $112,665 | $1,509 | 5.7% | 46.4% |
| 47 | Northampton | 30,962 | $80,288 | $1,439 | 5.5% | 62.7% |
| 48 | Wellesley | 30,347 | $250,001 | $2,886 | 4.4% | 89.0% |
| 49 | Gloucester | 30,075 | $83,883 | $1,411 | 6.5% | 40.3% |
| 50 | Melrose | 29,650 | $133,953 | $1,970 | 3.7% | 62.0% |
| 51 | Saugus | 28,773 | $101,539 | $2,241 | 3.8% | 31.4% |
| 52 | West Springfield Town | 28,772 | $69,371 | $1,144 | 6.0% | 34.0% |
| 53 | Milton | 28,587 | $188,529 | $1,474 | 4.8% | 72.0% |
| 54 | Agawam Town | 28,539 | $85,421 | $1,256 | 4.0% | 34.0% |
| 55 | Bridgewater Town | 28,471 | $112,651 | $2,092 | 4.7% | 39.5% |
| 56 | Danvers | 28,098 | $125,395 | $2,076 | 4.7% | 48.4% |
| 57 | Wakefield | 27,793 | $134,306 | $1,958 | 4.4% | 59.7% |
| 58 | Milford | 27,731 | $93,310 | $1,889 | 5.0% | 32.6% |
| 59 | Belmont | 27,175 | $183,137 | $2,527 | 4.3% | 80.9% |
| 60 | Burlington | 26,274 | $146,436 | $2,718 | 4.4% | 58.4% |
| 61 | Reading | 25,612 | $165,912 | $1,991 | 3.3% | 66.3% |
| 62 | Dedham | 25,237 | $128,955 | $2,042 | 3.1% | 55.0% |
| 63 | Winchester | 23,406 | $230,198 | $2,279 | 3.8% | 79.5% |
| 64 | Stoneham | 23,355 | $113,964 | $2,035 | 2.2% | 55.9% |
| 65 | Wilmington | 23,336 | $168,152 | $2,394 | 4.8% | 50.4% |
| 66 | Gardner | 21,148 | $67,518 | $1,109 | 7.0% | 23.8% |
| 67 | Marblehead | 20,413 | $182,132 | $1,764 | 2.6% | 78.3% |
| 68 | Winthrop Town | 18,759 | $116,167 | $2,064 | 5.9% | 45.5% |
| 69 | Newburyport | 18,652 | $139,625 | $1,592 | 5.1% | 67.0% |
| 70 | Somerset | 18,298 | $112,677 | $1,271 | 3.3% | 37.6% |
| 71 | Southbridge Town | 17,928 | $66,287 | $1,256 | 7.2% | 19.4% |
| 72 | Greenfield | 17,664 | $55,614 | $1,107 | 6.3% | 39.1% |
| 73 | Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $1,724 | 6.0% | 40.0% |
| 74 | Hudson | 15,719 | $90,524 | $1,397 | 5.2% | 43.5% |
| 75 | Longmeadow | 15,696 | $149,601 | $1,682 | 6.1% | 67.1% |
| 76 | Swampscott | 15,277 | $134,386 | $2,303 | 6.1% | 62.2% |
| 77 | Lynnfield | 13,064 | $175,265 | $2,676 | 3.0% | 62.7% |
| 78 | North Adams | 12,606 | $47,500 | $793 | 5.0% | 28.4% |
| 79 | Palmer Town | 12,381 | $78,480 | $1,075 | 2.9% | 23.5% |
| 80 | Webster | 12,228 | $63,837 | $1,198 | 8.9% | 18.8% |
Massachusetts is in the Northeast region (New England division), with 7,044,056 residents, a median age of 40.0 and a median household income of $103,960. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 105.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,960 | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 35 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.4% | 44 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 105.8 | 45 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 2 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 18.1% | 6 of 51 | higher is better |
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Massachusetts is in the Northeast region (New England division) and has 7,044,056 residents (the 16th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 40.0. Its economy produced about $834,474 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 12th among states and DC, equal to $118,465 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.3% in 2026M09, which is 35th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.4% of employment, 44th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $63,590 a year ($30.57 an hour), 25% above the national median ($63,590 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Massachusetts are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (117,940 jobs, median $40,910); General and Operations Managers (95,880 jobs, median $127,220); Registered Nurses (88,200 jobs, median $104,550); Retail Salespersons (86,860 jobs, median $36,610); Fast Food and Counter Workers (85,810 jobs, median $35,850). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Family Medicine Physicians (median $277,490); Natural Sciences Managers (median $267,290); Physicians, All Other (median $236,580). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in life, physical, and social science (2.3 times the national share of workers) and architecture and engineering (1.3 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Massachusetts: the regional price parity is 105.8 against 100 for the whole country (45th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,762 a month and the median household income $103,960, so a year of rent equals 20.3% of income; the median home value is $562,100. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 9.00%. It is not a right-to-work state, so union contracts can require fees from covered workers. It runs a state paid family and medical leave programme.
18.1% of residents were born abroad and 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 61.2% drive alone, 6.5% use public transit and 18.6% work from home; 21.5% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 117,088 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 117,005 | 14.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 77,422 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75,916 | 9.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 71,896 | 8.6% |
| Manufacturing | 71,743 | 8.6% |
| Information | 50,124 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 38,618 | 4.6% |
| Retail trade | 34,732 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 29,746 | 3.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26,747 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 22,618 | 2.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22,560 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17,690 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15,803 | 1.9% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 15,736 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 10,624 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8,001 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 893 | 0.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 426 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 1,100 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 172,100 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 226,200 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 557,000 | -0.2% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 87,000 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 222,900 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 610,100 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 856,500 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 367,300 | -1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 137,500 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 475,300 | +0.7% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 3,713,000 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 360,720 | 99.2 | 0.87 | $54,990 | $38,260 | $81,040 | +16% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 292,980 | 80.5 | 0.92 | $37,300 | $31,760 | $57,430 | +6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 233,740 | 64.3 | 0.73 | $45,930 | $34,440 | $74,390 | +4% |
| Sales and Related | 289,700 | 79.6 | 0.92 | $45,260 | $34,080 | $127,760 | +17% |
| Management | 327,160 | 89.9 | 1.26 | $159,360 | $74,460 | $314,150 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 299,160 | 82.2 | 1.21 | $101,200 | $60,870 | $168,800 | +22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 250,740 | 68.9 | 1.09 | $100,240 | $51,830 | $196,650 | +16% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 253,260 | 69.6 | 1.19 | $77,550 | $37,080 | $127,210 | +28% |
| Production | 139,820 | 38.4 | 0.70 | $48,990 | $36,410 | $81,020 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 200,430 | 55.1 | 1.08 | $43,090 | $37,690 | $58,870 | +12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 132,960 | 36.5 | 0.88 | $77,480 | $47,770 | $124,460 | +30% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 107,060 | 29.4 | 0.75 | $65,260 | $41,740 | $103,830 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 153,860 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $130,620 | $71,240 | $206,810 | +20% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 104,310 | 28.7 | 0.98 | $46,610 | $35,710 | $62,090 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 82,890 | 22.8 | 0.94 | $65,550 | $36,660 | $105,580 | +31% |
| Personal Care and Service | 84,310 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $42,670 | $32,910 | $72,640 | +17% |
| Community and Social Service | 80,530 | 22.1 | 1.29 | $63,260 | $44,050 | $102,780 | +9% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 79,140 | 21.8 | 1.29 | $106,360 | $67,030 | $171,540 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 49,130 | 13.5 | 1.03 | $76,420 | $39,700 | $136,150 | +22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 78,090 | 21.5 | 2.27 | $104,050 | $61,360 | $178,360 | +26% |
| Legal | 35,100 | 9.6 | 1.15 | $132,990 | $60,890 | $356,210 | +30% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,570 | 0.7 | 0.25 | $43,720 | $35,500 | $63,440 | +19% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.3% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.2% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Information | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 117,940 | 1.17 | $40,910 | $36,960 | $46,700 | +14% |
| General and Operations Managers | 95,880 | 1.17 | $127,220 | $60,700 | $314,780 | +20% |
| Registered Nurses | 88,200 | 1.12 | $104,550 | $80,310 | $174,510 | +7% |
| Retail Salespersons | 86,860 | 0.95 | $36,610 | $33,310 | $47,980 | +3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 85,810 | 0.95 | $35,850 | $31,290 | $38,700 | +15% |
| Cashiers | 58,880 | 0.81 | $35,520 | $32,180 | $44,020 | +8% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 55,490 | 1.07 | $45,580 | $35,290 | $59,860 | +24% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 54,670 | 1.03 | $38,460 | $31,790 | $62,200 | +9% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 49,990 | 0.82 | $49,120 | $35,440 | $74,880 | +10% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 49,760 | 0.75 | $37,540 | $33,380 | $48,610 | +1% |
| Software Developers | 48,190 | 1.22 | $165,210 | $102,810 | $213,970 | +21% |
| Office Clerks, General | 47,940 | 0.83 | $49,940 | $35,750 | $69,770 | +11% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 46,230 | 1.36 | $99,460 | $70,460 | $160,100 | +19% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 39,710 | 1.89 | $101,810 | $58,090 | $166,970 | +29% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 39,210 | 1.18 | $39,380 | $31,200 | $59,970 | +7% |
| Nursing Assistants | 38,130 | 1.13 | $46,680 | $39,380 | $57,880 | +10% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 37,750 | 0.95 | $57,940 | $41,510 | $78,400 | +22% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 34,700 | 0.50 | $44,920 | $36,470 | $58,270 | +12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 34,520 | 1.03 | $76,770 | $51,020 | $107,490 | +10% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 32,300 | 1.10 | $83,760 | $48,030 | $162,330 | +20% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 30,890 | 0.64 | $63,030 | $47,080 | $78,480 | +7% |
| Management Analysts | 30,060 | 1.43 | $134,720 | $82,490 | $216,940 | +32% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 29,930 | 0.92 | $94,000 | $60,620 | $118,190 | +47% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 29,830 | 0.83 | $58,320 | $38,750 | $80,190 | +18% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 29,570 | 0.90 | $45,600 | $36,540 | $58,590 | +22% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 1,590 | 1.01 | $285,250 | $84,750 | $369,930 | +11% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 3,540 | 1.41 | $277,490 | $107,650 | $384,390 | +14% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,590 | 4.16 | $267,290 | $153,490 | $329,820 | +60% |
| Physicians, All Other | 8,210 | 1.02 | $236,580 | $77,630 | $431,300 | -11% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,310 | 2.51 | $221,170 | $125,170 | $324,950 | +5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 24,910 | 1.59 | $214,960 | $134,390 | $308,250 | +23% |
| Marketing Managers | 14,270 | 1.54 | $212,020 | $122,350 | $310,510 | +27% |
| Financial Managers | 26,150 | 1.33 | $206,760 | $120,850 | $332,490 | +24% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 7,690 | 1.49 | $201,430 | $137,750 | $286,410 | +18% |
| Sales Managers | 15,010 | 1.01 | $191,200 | $100,510 | $321,000 | +29% |
| Managers, All Other | 10,630 | 0.73 | $182,950 | $110,970 | $309,290 | +29% |
| Human Resources Managers | 7,540 | 1.46 | $181,780 | $99,990 | $315,700 | +22% |
| Dentists, General | 2,780 | 0.96 | $181,600 | $101,470 | $417,670 | +6% |
| Lawyers | 23,560 | 1.33 | $176,680 | $82,100 | $374,410 | +11% |
| Public Relations Managers | 2,170 | 1.24 | $171,740 | $93,220 | $315,920 | +17% |
| Purchasing Managers | 2,160 | 1.10 | $170,750 | $105,500 | $266,990 | +15% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | 1,760 | 2.03 | $170,510 | $77,160 | $233,340 | +22% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,150 | 1.76 | $167,600 | $118,490 | $258,880 | +4% |
| Software Developers | 48,190 | 1.22 | $165,210 | $102,810 | $213,970 | +21% |
| Database Architects | 2,690 | 1.71 | $161,650 | $123,670 | $220,910 | +16% |
| Computer Network Architects | 6,270 | 1.49 | $155,060 | $98,730 | $211,580 | +16% |
| Fundraising Managers | 2,260 | 2.49 | $151,740 | $92,650 | $277,040 | +21% |
| Art Directors | 1,850 | 1.49 | $149,320 | $78,470 | $218,270 | +30% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 4,470 | 0.78 | $148,050 | $99,920 | $227,080 | +17% |
| Construction Managers | 9,870 | 1.11 | $145,010 | $104,100 | $216,920 | +26% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 14,890 | 18.81 | $131,600 | $79,560 | $208,130 | +3% |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | 4,740 | 8.63 | $127,570 | $76,750 | $194,760 | +17% |
| Biological Technicians | 8,430 | 5.18 | $62,070 | $49,880 | $94,760 | +8% |
| Microbiologists | 1,960 | 4.42 | $122,350 | $75,990 | $162,760 | +39% |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 17,100 | 4.24 | $128,210 | $77,790 | $208,490 | +24% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 10,590 | 4.16 | $267,290 | $153,490 | $329,820 | +60% |
| Statisticians | 2,480 | 3.65 | $96,710 | $76,920 | $174,740 | -8% |
| Chemical Engineers | 1,460 | 2.96 | $118,000 | $67,810 | $172,170 | -6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,610 | 2.77 | $134,850 | $80,700 | $275,340 | +23% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,640 | 2.72 | $82,930 | $59,350 | $138,250 | +3% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 5,910 | 2.61 | $138,230 | $95,090 | $215,290 | +6% |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 5,760 | 2.60 | $47,320 | $38,770 | $101,760 | +1% |
| Sales Engineers | 3,150 | 2.60 | $136,200 | $77,490 | $177,100 | +9% |
| Residential Advisors | 5,120 | 2.58 | $48,190 | $37,850 | $65,980 | +14% |
| Materials Engineers | 1,360 | 2.56 | $114,100 | $77,980 | $167,180 | +1% |
| Pediatricians, General | 2,310 | 2.51 | $221,170 | $125,170 | $324,950 | +5% |
| Fundraising Managers | 2,260 | 2.49 | $151,740 | $92,650 | $277,040 | +21% |
| Economists | 1,030 | 2.48 | $106,380 | $74,080 | $222,610 | -15% |
| Physicists | 1,150 | 2.41 | $106,410 | $82,050 | $213,150 | -38% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 7,440 | 2.40 | $62,500 | $48,260 | $100,670 | +4% |
| Fundraisers | 6,160 | 2.37 | $79,060 | $51,580 | $128,260 | +9% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | 2,770 | 2.29 | $49,620 | $46,220 | $65,870 | +0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 4,960 | 2.27 | $85,820 | $59,920 | $156,070 | +9% |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 2,930 | 2.24 | $107,100 | $69,500 | $194,050 | +8% |
| School Psychologists | 3,300 | 2.21 | $98,670 | $65,990 | $135,280 | +3% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 894 federal job postings open now in Massachusetts (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 130 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 103 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 40 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 36 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 36 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 33 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 30 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 24 |
| Indian Health Service | 21 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 17 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 14 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 46 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 31 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Medical Officer | 25 |
| Information Technology Management | 23 |
| Nurse | 22 |
| Program Management | 18 |
| Criminal Investigation | 18 |
| Transportation Specialist | 18 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 18 |
| Human Resources Management | 17 |
| Contracting | 17 |
| Aviation Safety | 16 |
| General Business And Industry | 15 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (687 postings).
The median wage in Massachusetts is $63,590 a year ($30.57 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (+25%). The 10th percentile earns $36,330 and the 90th $163,010.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 360,720 | 99.2 | 0.87 | $54,990 | $38,260 | $81,040 | +16% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 292,980 | 80.5 | 0.92 | $37,300 | $31,760 | $57,430 | +6% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 233,740 | 64.3 | 0.73 | $45,930 | $34,440 | $74,390 | +4% |
| Sales and Related | 289,700 | 79.6 | 0.92 | $45,260 | $34,080 | $127,760 | +17% |
| Management | 327,160 | 89.9 | 1.26 | $159,360 | $74,460 | $314,150 | +26% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 299,160 | 82.2 | 1.21 | $101,200 | $60,870 | $168,800 | +22% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 250,740 | 68.9 | 1.09 | $100,240 | $51,830 | $196,650 | +16% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 253,260 | 69.6 | 1.19 | $77,550 | $37,080 | $127,210 | +28% |
| Production | 139,820 | 38.4 | 0.70 | $48,990 | $36,410 | $81,020 | +4% |
| Healthcare Support | 200,430 | 55.1 | 1.08 | $43,090 | $37,690 | $58,870 | +12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 132,960 | 36.5 | 0.88 | $77,480 | $47,770 | $124,460 | +30% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 107,060 | 29.4 | 0.75 | $65,260 | $41,740 | $103,830 | +9% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 153,860 | 42.3 | 1.25 | $130,620 | $71,240 | $206,810 | +20% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 104,310 | 28.7 | 0.98 | $46,610 | $35,710 | $62,090 | +24% |
| Protective Service | 82,890 | 22.8 | 0.94 | $65,550 | $36,660 | $105,580 | +31% |
| Personal Care and Service | 84,310 | 23.2 | 1.11 | $42,670 | $32,910 | $72,640 | +17% |
| Community and Social Service | 80,530 | 22.1 | 1.29 | $63,260 | $44,050 | $102,780 | +9% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 79,140 | 21.8 | 1.29 | $106,360 | $67,030 | $171,540 | +7% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 49,130 | 13.5 | 1.03 | $76,420 | $39,700 | $136,150 | +22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 78,090 | 21.5 | 2.27 | $104,050 | $61,360 | $178,360 | +26% |
| Legal | 35,100 | 9.6 | 1.15 | $132,990 | $60,890 | $356,210 | +30% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 2,570 | 0.7 | 0.25 | $43,720 | $35,500 | $63,440 | +19% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Massachusetts ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 9.00% |
| Right-to-work state | No |
| State paid family and medical leave program | Yes |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 105.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,762 |
| Median home value | $562,100 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 62.5% |
| Poverty rate | 10.0% |
| Drive alone to work | 61.2% |
| Public transit to work | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 18.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 21.5% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
18.1% of residents of Massachusetts were born abroad (1,271,452 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 111,397 |
| Dominican Republic | 106,366 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 103,209 |
| India | 86,011 |
| Haiti | 60,232 |
| El Salvador | 47,464 |
| Portugal | 46,202 |
| Vietnam | 37,529 |
| Guatemala | 35,295 |
| Cabo Verde | 33,278 |
| Colombia | 29,829 |
| Canada | 26,430 |
| Jamaica | 19,975 |
| Korea | 18,844 |
| Russia | 18,484 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 9.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.3% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$103,960 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
894 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.