Median DOL Salary
$72,352
Total DOL Filings
1,289
Companies Hiring
223
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Charlestown, MA$72,352
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Charlestown, MA is 18.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Charlestown
Highest-Paying Occupations in Charlestown
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,165 | -37% | 7 |
| Microbiologists | $82,400 | -34.7% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $75,750 | -23.7% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $58,802 | -43.7% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $58,503 | -42.2% | 19 |
| Budget Analysts | $58,000 | -34.3% | 5 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $54,465 | -49.4% | 8 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $51,210 | -60.4% | 321 |
| Biological Technicians | $41,081 | -36.8% | 34 |
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 Charlestown, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Charlestown, 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 | $128,165 | $87,485 |
| Microbiologists | $82,400 | $56,246 |
| Statisticians | $75,750 | $51,706 |
| Civil Engineers | $58,802 | $40,138 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $58,503 | $39,934 |
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.