Median DOL Salary
$93,460
Total DOL Filings
2,852
Companies Hiring
389
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bedford, MA$93,460
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bedford, MA is 53.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bedford
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPI MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC | 289 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 216 | $114,587 | Other | |
| iRobot Corporation | 163 | $115,939 | Other | |
| ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC | 152 | $89,641 | Other | |
| SPI RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC | 146 | $75,000 | Other | |
| EMC Corporation | 117 | $105,000 | Other | |
| RSA Security LLC | 116 | $105,260 | Other | |
| Casenet LLC | 96 | $108,486 | Other | |
| Instrumentation Laboratory Company | 90 | $107,557 | Other | |
| EMD MILLIPORE CORPORATION | 85 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Digital Masters Inc | 70 | $92,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 69 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| Berkshire Grey Inc. | 55 | $125,462 | Other | |
| Progress Software | 53 | $96,457 | Other | |
| Data Intensity, LLC | 51 | $98,797 | Other | |
| Aware, Inc. | 50 | $90,000 | Other | |
| ACME PACKET, INC. | 47 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Accelerated Engineering | 43 | $84,000 | Other | |
| ICE Data LP | 36 | $127,300 | Other | |
| Entegris, Inc. | 35 | $101,400 | Other | |
| AspenTech Corporation | 33 | $118,450 | Other | |
| Multiplan Inc. | 29 | $115,000 | Other | |
| Ocular Therapeutix, Inc | 29 | $100,500 | Other | |
| Novanta Corporation | 28 | $85,851 | Other | |
| ENLIGHTENED, INC. | 27 | $76,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bedford
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $250,000 | N/A | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,952 | -29.7% | 14 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,307 | -37.5% | 17 |
| Sales Engineers | $107,753 | N/A | 31 |
| Materials Engineers | $105,161 | -5.3% | 8 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $97,375 | -23.6% | 8 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $93,802 | -12.9% | 18 |
| Industrial Engineers | $91,240 | -15.8% | 10 |
| Engineers, All Other | $89,128 | -32.5% | 19 |
| Chemical Engineers | $88,629 | -25.7% | 43 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $84,208 | -31.4% | 29 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $83,500 | -15.9% | 6 |
| Statisticians | $82,618 | -16.7% | 11 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $81,230 | -13.1% | 12 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,819 | -35.9% | 13 |
| Chemists | $79,751 | -37.2% | 24 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,000 | -19.3% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $74,077 | -43.8% | 16 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $70,000 | -30.8% | 19 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $65,300 | -39.3% | 9 |
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 Bedford, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bedford, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $250,000 | $170,648 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $142,952 | $97,578 |
| Marketing Managers | $120,307 | $82,121 |
| Sales Engineers | $107,753 | $73,552 |
| Materials Engineers | $105,161 | $71,782 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Bedford, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Bedford, 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.