Median DOL Salary
$91,566
Total DOL Filings
1,251
Companies Hiring
242
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Acton, MA$91,566
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Acton, MA is 50.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Acton
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps Solutions Inc | 422 | $85,000 | Other | |
| PeakPoint Technologies, Inc. | 158 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Insulet Corporation | 89 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Affirmed Networks, Inc. | 85 | $93,496 | Other | |
| Microsoft Corporation | 60 | $137,503 | Other | |
| Azimuth Systems, Inc. | 41 | $73,515 | Other | |
| OASIS SYSTEMS, LLC | 33 | $55,000 | Other | |
| AppSys Global Inc | 30 | $74,000 | Other | |
| TeraRecon Inc. | 28 | $85,176 | Other | |
| Geocomp | 18 | $76,232 | Other | |
| SEACHANGE INTERNATIONAL | 16 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | 13 | $73,000 | Other | |
| Cigniti Technologies Inc | 13 | $81,000 | Other | |
| MASTERMINDS CONSULTING INC | 9 | $82,000 | Other | |
| Code Corporation | 9 | $86,424 | Other | |
| Persistent Systems Inc. | 9 | $77,979 | Other | |
| CARBON DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. | 8 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Arm, Inc. | 8 | $120,016 | Other | |
| Fujitsu America | 8 | $81,952 | Other | |
| Ericsson Inc. | 8 | $93,080 | Other | |
| Valuelabs INC | 7 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Aricent Technologies Holdings Ltd. | 7 | $89,800 | Other | |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | 6 | $106,434 | Other | |
| L&T Technology Services LLC | 6 | $71,760 | Other | |
| Virsec Systems Inc | 6 | $133,920 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Acton
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,063 | -27.2% | 13 |
| Sales Engineers | $100,000 | N/A | 6 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $92,102 | -31.2% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $90,000 | -31.8% | 9 |
| Environmental Engineers | $70,692 | -39.6% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,928 | -34% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Massachusetts
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Massachusetts.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $235,410 | N/A |
| Neurologists | $234,660 | 290 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $221,710 | 600 |
| Psychiatrists | $221,160 | 1,210 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $218,800 | 8,880 |
| Physicians, All Other | $216,170 | 7,890 |
| Pediatricians, General | $213,230 | 2,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $203,300 | 25,640 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $193,200 | 200 |
| Marketing Managers | $192,480 | 13,520 |
Salary Trend in Acton, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Acton, MA has a cost of living index of 146.5, which is 46.5% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $68,259 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,063 | $101,067 |
| Sales Engineers | $100,000 | $68,259 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $92,102 | $62,868 |
| Engineers, All Other | $90,000 | $61,433 |
| Environmental Engineers | $70,692 | $48,254 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Acton, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Acton, MA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.