Median DOL Salary
$94,682
Total DOL Filings
1,053
Companies Hiring
479
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
BETHESDA, MA$94,682
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in BETHESDA, MA is 55.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in BETHESDA
Highest-Paying Occupations in BETHESDA
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $165,000 | +25.2% | 37 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,000 | -27.2% | 9 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $98,185 | +9.1% | 12 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $86,965 | -19.2% | 21 |
| Statisticians | $86,206 | -13.1% | 10 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $85,010 | -16% | 81 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $84,169 | -34.9% | 46 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $81,515 | -36.1% | 35 |
| Microbiologists | $77,225 | -38.8% | 16 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $75,899 | -29.5% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $70,678 | -26.8% | 41 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $57,425 | -38.5% | 6 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $51,917 | -46.7% | 8 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,515 | -24.9% | 8 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $26,520 | -30.5% | 5 |
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 BETHESDA, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
BETHESDA, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $165,000 | $112,628 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $148,000 | $101,024 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $98,185 | $67,020 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $86,965 | $59,362 |
| Statisticians | $86,206 | $58,844 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.