Median DOL Salary
$89,757
Total DOL Filings
999
Companies Hiring
357
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Dorchester, MA$89,757
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Dorchester, MA is 47.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Dorchester
Highest-Paying Occupations in Dorchester
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $178,250 | -12.3% | 8 |
| Dentists, General | $140,629 | N/A | 11 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $88,000 | -18.2% | 16 |
| Statisticians | $80,000 | -19.4% | 13 |
| Management Analysts | $64,251 | -51.3% | 17 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $62,500 | -35.3% | 14 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $60,000 | -33.4% | 22 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $54,723 | -41.4% | 6 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $31,990 | -30.9% | 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 Dorchester, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Dorchester, 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 | $178,250 | $121,672 |
| Dentists, General | $140,629 | $95,992 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $88,000 | $60,068 |
| Statisticians | $80,000 | $54,608 |
| Management Analysts | $64,251 | $43,857 |
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.