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
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Population
Highest paying careers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $155K | $74.51/hr |
| 42 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $153K | $73.66/hr |
| 43 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $152K | $72.99/hr |
| 44 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | Construction & Trades | $150K | $72.17/hr |
| 45 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $149K | $71.86/hr |
| 46 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $148K | $71.16/hr |
| 47 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $147K | $70.9/hr |
| 48 | Nuclear Engineers | Engineering | $145K | $69.63/hr |
| 49 | Judicial Law Clerks | Legal | $143K | $68.92/hr |
| 50 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $143K | $68.71/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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