Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Massachusetts
717 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Massachusetts belongs to Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers, at $33,940 per year. The highest is $426,560.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $33,940 | 2,270 | |
| 2 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,200 | 15,330 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $34,440 | 5,460 | |
| 4 | Shampooers | $34,840 | — | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,960 | 13,540 | |
| 6 | Taxi Drivers | $35,270 | — | |
| 7 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,300 | — | |
| 8 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $35,380 | 11,510 | |
| 9 | Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,470 | 4,660 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $35,520 | 58,880 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | $426,560 | — |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $392,300 | — |
| Surgeons, All Other | $387,150 | 770 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $356,230 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $325,200 | 450 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $295,550 | 500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $285,250 | 1,590 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $285,240 | 320 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $277,490 | 3,540 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $272,240 | 620 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $267,290 | 10,590 |
| Physicians, All Other | $236,580 | 8,210 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 | 610 |
| Pediatricians, General | $221,170 | 2,310 |
| Podiatrists | $217,700 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $214,960 | 24,910 |
| Marketing Managers | $212,020 | 14,270 |
| Financial Managers | $206,760 | 26,150 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,430 | 7,690 |
| Sales Managers | $191,200 | 15,010 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $184,070 | 670 |
| Managers, All Other | $182,950 | 10,630 |
| Human Resources Managers | $181,780 | 7,540 |
| Dentists, General | $181,600 | 2,780 |
| Lawyers | $176,680 | 23,560 |
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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