May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Worcester
Worcester, MA
481 occupations
Across 481 occupations with published wages in Worcester, surgeons, all other record the highest median at $517,150 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Worcester
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $517,150 | 150 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $391,930 | 60 | |
| 3 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $387,810 | 30 | |
| 4 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $369,930 | 180 | |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $336,350 | 60 | |
| 6 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $319,420 | 170 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $304,380 | — | |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $244,190 | 110 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $229,710 | 230 | |
| 10 | Pediatricians, General | $213,200 | 200 | |
| 11 | Natural Sciences Managers | $212,600 | 490 | |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $202,110 | 320 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $199,280 | 590 | |
| 14 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $193,890 | 1,150 | |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $179,150 | 630 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $170,940 | 1,560 | |
| 17 | Managers, All Other | $164,730 | 570 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $162,810 | 950 | |
| 19 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $160,990 | 40 | |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | $160,470 | 460 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $157,810 | 130 | |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | $156,850 | 130 | |
| 23 | Physicists | $153,990 | 40 | |
| 24 | Physician Assistants | $152,860 | 470 | |
| 25 | Materials Scientists | $151,070 | 80 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 14,720 | $40,870 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,070 | $100,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,830 | $36,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,800 | $34,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,910 | $111,900 |
| Cashiers | 6,930 | $34,770 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,360 | $37,250 |
| Nursing Assistants | 5,250 | $45,710 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 5,050 | $39,240 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,920 | $46,940 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Batchmakers | $31,200 | 480 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,150 | 150 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | $32,300 | 300 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $33,350 | 1,970 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $33,620 | 970 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $33,680 | 560 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $34,530 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,610 | 8,800 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $34,680 | 380 |
| Cashiers | $34,770 | 6,930 |
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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