Median DOL Salary
$100,399
Total DOL Filings
24,148
Companies Hiring
3,068
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Cambridge, MA$100,399
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Cambridge, MA is 64.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Cambridge
Highest-Paying Occupations in Cambridge
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $208,000 | N/A | 55 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $193,000 | +93.8% | 36 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,050 | +18.5% | 38 |
| Political Scientists | $150,000 | +14.9% | 5 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $148,356 | -32.2% | 129 |
| Human Resources Managers | $145,018 | -17.8% | 11 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $142,563 | -20.3% | 21 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,000 | -31.6% | 122 |
| Sales Managers | $133,500 | -21.8% | 22 |
| Managers, All Other | $131,893 | -23.5% | 110 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $131,000 | +22.2% | 8 |
| Purchasing Managers | $130,000 | -23% | 5 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $129,428 | -6.6% | 20 |
| Financial Managers | $125,000 | -31% | 37 |
| Sales Engineers | $124,650 | N/A | 66 |
| General and Operations Managers | $123,860 | 0% | 45 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $120,000 | +28.4% | 8 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,200 | -38.6% | 93 |
| Epidemiologists | $115,000 | +9.6% | 21 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $114,657 | -32.8% | 8 |
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 Cambridge, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Cambridge, 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 | $208,000 | $141,980 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $193,000 | $131,741 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $160,050 | $109,249 |
| Political Scientists | $150,000 | $102,389 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $148,356 | $101,267 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Cambridge, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Cambridge, 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.