May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area
206 occupations
Across 206 occupations with published wages in Massachusetts, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $359,840 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 1,370 | $103,420 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,300 | $37,630 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,120 | $49,810 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,110 | $42,430 |
| Cashiers | 990 | $36,160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 960 | $36,580 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 840 | $38,700 |
| Office Clerks, General | 800 | $51,860 |
| Registered Nurses | 770 | $105,960 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 760 | $44,610 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,540 | 210 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $34,940 | 50 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $36,120 | 90 |
| Cashiers | $36,160 | 990 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $36,580 | 960 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,760 | 120 |
| Dishwashers | $37,060 | 220 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $37,090 | 40 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $37,100 | 80 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,480 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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