Median DOL Salary
$76,138
Total DOL Filings
582
Companies Hiring
281
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Allston, MA$76,138
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Allston, MA is 25% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Allston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Allston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $91,645 | -23.2% | 7 |
| Microbiologists | $86,008 | -31.9% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,675 | -43.4% | 19 |
| Management Analysts | $73,071 | -44.6% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $58,240 | -35.3% | 10 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $54,798 | -43.3% | 8 |
| Graphic Designers | $50,783 | -33.5% | 20 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $50,619 | -32.7% | 10 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $48,500 | -9.7% | 16 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $45,000 | -51.8% | 31 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $20,197 | -46.5% | 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 Allston, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Allston, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | $91,645 | $62,556 |
| Microbiologists | $86,008 | $58,709 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,675 | $50,973 |
| Management Analysts | $73,071 | $49,877 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $58,240 | $39,754 |
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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.