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Top Paying Jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 493,400 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($409,740), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($394,690), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($392,300). The cost of living index is 108.27 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,941/month.

$170K
Avg. median salary
108.27
Cost of living index
$2,941
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
1RadiologistsHealthcare$410K$196.99/hr
2Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsHealthcare$395K$189.76/hr
3Orthopedic Surgeons, Except PediatricHealthcare$392K$188.61/hr
4Surgeons, All OtherHealthcare$386K$185.72/hr
5Emergency Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$356K$171.27/hr
6Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricHealthcare$325K$156.35/hr
7Natural Sciences ManagersManagement$291K$139.9/hr
8Physicians, PathologistsHealthcare$285K$137.14/hr
9Family Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$284K$136.54/hr
10General Internal Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare$243K$116.94/hr

Affordability snapshot: Boston-Cambridge-Newton

Cost of living vs. national average+8.3% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,941/mo

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