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Salaries in Worcester, MA

Browse salary data for 479 occupations in the Worcester, MA area. The average median salary across all occupations is $72,827.

Occupations

479

Avg Median Salary

$72,827

Highest Paying

$228,470

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Worcester, MA

All Occupations in Worcester, MA

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Neurologists$228,47060
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$221,71080
Family Medicine Physicians$221,660200
Chief Executives$217,410470
Natural Sciences Managers$211,400340
Pediatricians, General$201,120240
Marketing Managers$176,500650
Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,390630
Computer and Information Systems Managers$168,5701,170
Financial Managers$162,7201,620
Managers, All Other$159,000500
Computer and Information Research Scientists$157,53070
Public Relations Managers$155,600120
Purchasing Managers$155,550150
Compensation and Benefits Managers$154,81040
Computer Hardware Engineers$154,210170
Human Resources Managers$153,250440
Optometrists$150,820130
Nurse Practitioners$144,2001,000
Materials Scientists$142,900100
Physician Assistants$141,170470
Database Architects$137,100100
Sales Managers$136,6801,000
Construction Managers$135,140920
Crane and Tower Operators$133,820N/A
Pharmacists$133,130710
Fundraising Managers$131,930140
Industrial Production Managers$131,490660
Software Developers$130,2001,790
Training and Development Managers$129,55080
Biochemists and Biophysicists$129,130770
Veterinarians$128,090210
Microbiologists$127,120170
Lawyers$126,3301,010
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$124,37060
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$124,100110
Power Distributors and Dispatchers$124,03090
Labor Relations Specialists$123,430140
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$123,0601,170
Computer Network Architects$122,580280
Actuaries$122,200110
Data Scientists$120,130460
Medical and Health Services Managers$119,4801,910
Electrical Engineers$118,500360
Sales Engineers$116,180180
Information Security Analysts$114,530220
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$112,610660
Chemical Engineers$112,270270
Computer Programmers$111,390120
Materials Engineers$111,030170
Personal Financial Advisors$110,720240
General and Operations Managers$109,4308,760
Facilities Managers$109,060450
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$108,080430
Computer Systems Analysts$107,760920
Management Analysts$107,5401,050
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$107,530220
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$106,81060
Nuclear Medicine Technologists$106,18030
Mechanical Engineers$106,150800
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$105,58050
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$105,530760
Industrial Engineers$105,4601,230
Environmental Engineers$105,24090
Art Directors$104,840100
Physical Therapists$104,580760
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,7401,650
Registered Nurses$103,4909,730
Web and Digital Interface Designers$103,050110
Administrative Services Managers$102,240640
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101,980170
Power Plant Operators$101,800180
Engineers, All Other$101,290130
Web Developers$100,820190
Civil Engineers$100,220560
Dental Hygienists$100,210720
Database Administrators$99,960120
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$99,89090
Speech-Language Pathologists$99,470580
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$99,460260
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$99,44050
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,420290
Electrical and Electronics Drafters$99,380130
Chemists$99,280340
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$99,280210
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$99,090310
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98,820110
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$98,720180
Cost Estimators$98,550470
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$98,420290
School Psychologists$98,150310
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$97,87080
Project Management Specialists$97,7501,370
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$97,450480
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$97,430350
Occupational Therapists$96,800760
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,660510
Financial Risk Specialists$96,57060
Logisticians$96,560310
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$96,320200
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$96,240390
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,9601,860
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$95,20050
Financial and Investment Analysts$94,990560
Commercial and Industrial Designers$94,83080
Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$94,36060
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$93,930180
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$93,360850
History Teachers, Postsecondary$93,17090
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$92,600340
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$92,47060
Statisticians$89,640110
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$89,430260
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88,7001,290
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88,620550
Accountants and Auditors$88,2203,260
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$87,91060
Audiologists$87,84030
Technical Writers$87,820110
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$87,680310
Budget Analysts$87,47070
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$87,470580
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,380320
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,2103,590
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$86,59060
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$86,460360
Correctional Officers and Jailers$86,060420
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$86,010480
Respiratory Therapists$85,920300
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$85,83070
Chemical Plant and System Operators$85,73070
Special Education Teachers, All Other$85,470230
Insurance Underwriters$85,140370
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$85,11070
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$84,690720
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$84,450400
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$84,080100
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83,5701,980
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$83,39090
Surveyors$83,200110
Roofers$83,140350
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$82,820200
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,800N/A
Computer Occupations, All Other$82,480420
Loan Officers$82,210320
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,210250
Operations Research Analysts$82,110230
Real Estate Brokers$82,05060
Instructional Coordinators$81,930480
Property Appraisers and Assessors$81,900130
Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$81,53030
Compliance Officers$81,470630
Computer Network Support Specialists$81,43090
Dietitians and Nutritionists$81,340200
Education Administrators, All Other$81,34080
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81,190730
Medical Equipment Repairers$81,15080
Construction and Building Inspectors$80,790450
Marriage and Family Therapists$80,62070
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,6202,440
Biological Scientists, All Other$80,550170
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,4804,160
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$80,120320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,0602,080
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$79,93080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$79,71090
Urban and Regional Planners$79,700140
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,4501,490
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$79,33040
Writers and Authors$79,08050
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$78,820N/A
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$78,510990
Special Education Teachers, Preschool$78,45040
Insurance Sales Agents$78,300820
Electricians$78,2701,460
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$78,160140
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78,0401,230
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,030350
Food Service Managers$78,000410
Glaziers$78,000120
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$77,69030
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,4001,230
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,3102,640
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$77,14070
Calibration Technologists and Technicians$77,00040
Social and Community Service Managers$76,5301,080
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$76,51070
Producers and Directors$76,360160
Chiropractors$76,13080
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76,110160
Human Resources Specialists$76,0201,850
Financial Examiners$75,86030
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,8402,200
Physical Therapist Assistants$75,630310
Healthcare Social Workers$75,580650
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,3101,090
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,8702,180
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,860320
Sheet Metal Workers$74,800N/A
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74,6702,020
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74,570100
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$74,280500
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74,1801,320
Occupational Therapy Assistants$74,020210
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73,950190
Public Relations Specialists$73,820440
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73,730860
Bailiffs$73,570140
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,4301,270
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$73,270280
Conservation Scientists$73,04050
Social Workers, All Other$72,97070
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72,740160
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,7903,930
Editors$71,630160
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$70,670410
Firefighters$70,6201,320
Millwrights$70,570N/A
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$70,09050
Clergy$69,34090
Chefs and Head Cooks$69,210440
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$69,000820
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68,9701,200
Credit Analysts$68,260130
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$68,180360
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$67,6101,350
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$67,03070
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$66,56060
Real Estate Sales Agents$66,500N/A
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$66,490280
Surgical Technologists$66,460190
Biological Technicians$65,960660
Graphic Designers$65,590320
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$65,300410
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$65,270190
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,910680
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$64,890310
Mechanical Drafters$64,870100
Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,820130
Financial Specialists, All Other$64,790120
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$64,62050
Opticians, Dispensing$64,520190
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,400230
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,330110
Paramedics$64,210310
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$64,11090
Computer User Support Specialists$63,9501,230
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$63,92030
Interior Designers$63,91080
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63,730230
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$63,38040
Carpenters$63,3001,830
Advertising Sales Agents$63,20090
Tool and Die Makers$62,900220
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,8401,200
Training and Development Specialists$62,790990
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62,69070
Social Science Research Assistants$62,65040
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$62,25070
Postal Service Clerks$62,190290
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$61,970370
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,780970
Machinists$60,9101,080
Bus Drivers, School$60,3201,140
Financial Clerks, All Other$60,29040
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60,050340
Chemical Technicians$60,040370
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$60,01080
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$60,010650
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59,97070
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59,970270
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$59,78040
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$59,65090
Credit Counselors$59,29070
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,0205,130
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$58,870N/A
Athletic Trainers$58,79070
Construction Laborers$58,7801,880
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,560450
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,390880
Massage Therapists$58,070230
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57,910310
Public Safety Telecommunicators$57,420510
Audio and Video Technicians$57,400120
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57,350110
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$57,29060
Interpreters and Translators$57,260240
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57,230340
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56,950780
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,66060
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56,640910
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56,630280
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$56,57080
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$56,530400
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$56,4802,700
Health Education Specialists$56,440130
Medical Records Specialists$56,350370
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56,300N/A
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$55,080270
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$55,07060
Procurement Clerks$55,00040
Animal Control Workers$54,75050
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54,70080
Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54,100190
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53,42080
Fundraisers$53,120490
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$52,830590
Community Health Workers$52,690220
Billing and Posting Clerks$52,460680
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52,420150
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52,2703,070
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52,140330
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52,000N/A
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52,0001,640
Medical Equipment Preparers$51,610150
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$51,550160
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51,200220
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,1902,730
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,130780
Self-Enrichment Teachers$51,070860
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,980430
Forest and Conservation Technicians$50,92070
Prepress Technicians and Workers$50,48040
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$50,34090
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50,250210
Dental Assistants$50,140940
Rehabilitation Counselors$50,130800
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$50,050120
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,9703,560
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,680470
Bill and Account Collectors$49,390220
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,230120
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,210190
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,20090
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49,140220
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,100330
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$49,100420
Demonstrators and Product Promoters$49,08060
Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$48,99090
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,970120
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,950150
Printing Press Operators$48,890170
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$48,8802,920
Photographers$48,880100
Highway Maintenance Workers$48,880370
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48,8702,410
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,860230
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,500640
Order Clerks$48,380100
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$48,160N/A
File Clerks$48,08090
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,9701,910
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47,780400
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$47,700140
Medical Assistants$47,6801,310
Tutors$47,610650
Psychiatric Technicians$47,590440
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47,530210
Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47,480290
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$47,44090
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,360290
Social and Human Service Assistants$47,2801,490
Phlebotomists$47,250290
Meter Readers, Utilities$47,21070
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47,210250
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,2001,500
Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47,13040
Office Clerks, General$46,9205,390
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46,890260
Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,89040
Travel Agents$46,86040
Legal Support Workers, All Other$46,660N/A
Butchers and Meat Cutters$46,560190
Coaches and Scouts$46,460660
Surveying and Mapping Technicians$46,38070
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,350270
Emergency Medical Technicians$46,280410
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46,200110
Customer Service Representatives$46,1905,230
Light Truck Drivers$45,8402,190
Tellers$45,730870
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$45,700700
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45,69030
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,6602,300
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$45,6501,480
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$45,650N/A
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$45,5402,160
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45,44080
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,43030
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,290700
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,0301,060
Private Detectives and Investigators$45,02040
Residential Advisors$45,000800
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44,870740
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$44,860200
Data Entry Keyers$44,860150
Protective Service Workers, All Other$44,70040
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,650650
Production Workers, All Other$44,590640
Library Technicians$44,550220
Parts Salespersons$44,350670
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,3104,490
Upholsterers$44,26060
Cooks, Restaurant$44,1102,560
Nursing Assistants$44,0805,490
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,0001,320
Pharmacy Technicians$43,9601,090
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$43,83030
Telephone Operators$43,760N/A
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,730130
Security Guards$43,0601,510
Helpers--Electricians$43,04090
Driver/Sales Workers$42,790700
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42,700130
Cooks, Short Order$42,480430
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$41,38060
Tour and Travel Guides$40,860140
Word Processors and Typists$40,620120
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,6001,800
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$40,500360
Helpers--Production Workers$40,310300
Couriers and Messengers$40,25090
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40,040480
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39,8704,370
Dietetic Technicians$39,600100
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$39,52014,380
Sewing Machine Operators$39,18070
Receptionists and Information Clerks$39,1202,170
Library Assistants, Clerical$39,000270
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$38,970190
Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38,900100
Childcare Workers$38,3901,060
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,280640
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,2805,120
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38,12080
Pharmacy Aides$38,02060
Physical Therapist Aides$38,00090
Counter and Rental Clerks$37,840620
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$37,660N/A
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37,3901,070
Bakers$37,240560
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,1705,960
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,9101,470
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,890870
Floral Designers$36,800110
Parking Attendants$36,780180
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$36,73060
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$36,650270
Food Preparation Workers$36,4301,420
Orderlies$36,420130
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals$36,31050
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36,210470
Recreation Workers$36,0301,120
Dishwashers$36,0101,070
Animal Caretakers$35,980640
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,960310
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,900930
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,65090
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,610320
Cooks, Fast Food$35,610630
Tire Repairers and Changers$35,580140
Retail Salespersons$35,5708,530
Helpers--Carpenters$35,430N/A
Waiters and Waitresses$35,2604,370
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$35,1601,390
Food Batchmakers$35,090380
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,710780
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,540120
School Bus Monitors$34,510300
Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,5008,710
Telemarketers$34,47030
Bartenders$34,4301,960
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,370910
Concierges$34,30060
Cashiers$34,0007,540
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,950510
Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,280400
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33,150250
Packers and Packagers, Hand$32,5902,740