Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 261 detailed occupations covering about 54,060 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 5.6% above the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Family Medicine Physicians $232,890 +41.4% 60
Dentists, General $162,180 -2.5% 50
Marketing Managers $151,370 -15.7% 50
Physician Assistants $149,190 +14.7% 50
Public Relations Managers $146,030 +8.4% 30
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $142,310 +42.7% 80
Computer and Information Systems Managers $134,130 -20.9% 90
Pharmacists $131,970 -3% 120
Veterinarians $131,720 +10.6% 30
Financial Managers $131,190 +17.1% 250
Software Developers $130,330 -21.8% 130
Nurse Practitioners $126,770 +0.4% 130
Industrial Production Managers $123,830 +5.9% 60
Lawyers $121,620 -16.6% 60
Chief Executives $116,670 +34.3% —
Managers, All Other $115,210 -13.7% 50
Medical and Health Services Managers $111,870 +1.1% 290
Management Analysts $111,840 +12.5% 110
Fundraising Managers $110,150 -7.6% 40
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $109,960 -4.6% —
Human Resources Managers $108,130 -20.7% 40
Sales Managers $106,970 -20.9% 130
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $106,810 +11.1% —
Construction Managers $106,070 +1.1% 80
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $104,440 +1.8% 170

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
General and Operations Managers 2,120 $93,940
Retail Salespersons 2,030 $36,140
Cashiers 1,830 $34,330
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,770 $34,450
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 1,430 $47,510
Office Clerks, General 1,380 $46,670
Registered Nurses 1,180 $94,560
Waiters and Waitresses 1,180 $34,430
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,050 $39,790
Stockers and Order Fillers 990 $36,690
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 930 $38,670
Cooks, Restaurant 840 $39,160
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 780 $77,940
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 780 $48,090
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 750 $78,760
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 750 $51,260
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 730 $54,350
Customer Service Representatives 730 $46,240
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 710 $43,740
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 700 $48,030
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 670 $62,910
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 650 $37,400
Carpenters 630 $63,630
Nursing Assistants 610 $43,730
Bartenders 580 $34,750
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