Top Paying Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 599,430 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Radiologists ($426,560), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($392,300), Surgeons, All Other ($387,150). The cost of living index is 100.09 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,347/month.
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$166K
Avg. median salary
100.09
Cost of living index
$2,347
Median 2BR rent
7,081,200
Population
Highest paying careers in Massachusetts
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $427K | $205.08/hr |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $392K | $188.6/hr |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | Healthcare | $387K | $186.13/hr |
| 4 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $356K | $171.27/hr |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $325K | $156.35/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $296K | $142.09/hr |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $285K | $137.14/hr |
| 8 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $285K | $137.13/hr |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $277K | $133.41/hr |
| 10 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $272K | $130.88/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Massachusetts
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.1% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,347/mo
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