Median DOL Salary
$121,854
Total DOL Filings
479
Companies Hiring
123
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
LAWRENCE, MA$121,854
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in LAWRENCE, MA is 100% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in LAWRENCE
Highest-Paying Occupations in LAWRENCE
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $109,137 | N/A | 20 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $93,364 | -13.3% | 6 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $85,000 | -21% | 5 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $83,305 | -37.8% | 8 |
| Engineers, All Other | $80,000 | -39.4% | 13 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,933 | -36.6% | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $76,000 | -38.1% | 11 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,000 | -35.4% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,454 | -34% | 7 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $60,965 | -38.5% | 6 |
| Logisticians | $60,100 | -37.8% | 7 |
| Recreational Therapists | $37,398 | -35% | 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 LAWRENCE, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
LAWRENCE, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $109,137 | $74,497 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $93,364 | $63,730 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $85,000 | $58,020 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $83,305 | $56,863 |
| Engineers, All Other | $80,000 | $54,608 |
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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.