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Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage

Lowest-paying jobs in Boston

687 occupations with published wages, ranked

The lowest published median wage in Boston belongs to Gambling Dealers, at $32,910 per year. The highest is $409,740.

The 10 lowest-paying occupations

Lowest published median wage · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH · May 2025
#OccupationMedianJobsRelative
1Gambling Dealers$32,910
2Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$33,110980
3Packers and Packagers, Hand$33,74011,250
4Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,0201,710
5Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,6603,680
6Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,7808,890
7Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35,14010,580
8Taxi Drivers$35,290230
9Occupational Therapy Aides$35,34060
10Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,4803,780

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Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

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