Median DOL Salary
$94,899
Total DOL Filings
975
Companies Hiring
403
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Columbia, MA$94,899
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Columbia, MA is 55.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Columbia
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparksoft Corporation | 61 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Chags Health Information Technology LLC | 51 | $93,467 | Other | |
| FEI.COM, Inc. | 48 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 41 | $108,680 | Other | |
| QUALITY SOFTWARE SERVICES INC | 41 | $90,000 | Other | |
| PACE COMPUTER SOLUTIONS INC | 31 | $86,798 | Other | |
| Merkle Inc. | 25 | $96,000 | Other | |
| FEI.COM, INC.DBA FEI SYSTEMS | 21 | $80,704 | Other | |
| Aditi LLC | 17 | $95,500 | Other | |
| Acetech Group Corporation | 17 | $102,000 | Other | |
| Scepter Technologies Inc | 15 | $83,200 | Other | |
| Teckpros LLC | 15 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Paradigm Infotech, Inc. | 14 | $93,500 | Other | |
| Xpedite Technologies, Inc. | 13 | $59,176 | Other | |
| Oracle America Inc. | 13 | $114,587 | Other | |
| Vectorworks, Inc. | 12 | $97,122 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 11 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Movilitas Consulting LLC | 9 | $101,754 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 9 | $105,645 | Other | |
| PerigonSoft LLC | 9 | $80,000 | Other | |
| Scope Infotech, Inc. | 8 | $113,300 | Other | |
| Unify Inc. | 8 | $79,000 | Other | |
| The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | 7 | $105,000 | Other | |
| CollabraLink Technologies | 7 | $99,203 | Other | |
| Laureate Education Inc | 7 | $95,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Columbia
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,350 | -15.7% | 11 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,600 | -30.5% | 10 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $82,542 | -38.3% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $82,091 | -8.8% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $80,019 | -19.4% | 20 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,630 | -39.2% | 11 |
| Environmental Engineers | $70,054 | -40.1% | 5 |
| Civil Engineers | $69,534 | -33.4% | 10 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $65,100 | -32.6% | 28 |
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 Columbia, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Columbia, 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 | $171,350 | $116,962 |
| Electrical Engineers | $87,600 | $59,795 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $82,542 | $56,343 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $82,091 | $56,035 |
| Statisticians | $80,019 | $54,620 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Columbia, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Columbia, 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.