Median DOL Salary
$102,158
Total DOL Filings
1,614
Companies Hiring
444
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
LOWELL, MA$102,158
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in LOWELL, MA is 67.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in LOWELL
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | 264 | $83,678 | Other | |
| Kronos Incorporated | 103 | $115,397 | Other | |
| New England Inpatient Specialists | 76 | $236,300 | Other | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 45 | $76,752 | Staffing | |
| ARRIS Global Services, Inc. | 45 | $96,067 | Other | |
| NetNumber, Inc. | 39 | $76,704 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 36 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| EVEREST CONSULTING GROUP INC, | 31 | $75,000 | Other | |
| Borrego Solar Systems | 29 | $97,510 | Other | |
| Lowell Community Health Center | 29 | $187,200 | Other | |
| F5 Networks, Inc. | 28 | $115,139 | Other | |
| LITLE & CO. | 27 | $74,589 | Other | |
| VANTIV ECOMMERCE LLC | 25 | $90,043 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 21 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 21 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| IGATE Solutions LLC | 20 | $68,100 | Staffing | |
| Autoliv ASP Inc. | 20 | $89,780 | Other | |
| ARRIS Technology, Inc. | 20 | $93,892 | Other | |
| Rapid Micro Biosystems | 18 | $109,304 | Other | |
| NICHE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS INC | 17 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Dental Dreams LLC | 16 | $150,000 | Other | |
| CommScope Technologies LLC | 15 | $107,142 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 14 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| UKG Inc. | 14 | $126,298 | Other | |
| KRONOS INCORPORATE | 14 | $116,500 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in LOWELL
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $147,798 | -27.3% | 9 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,123 | -26.7% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,000 | +22.5% | 19 |
| Dentists, General | $115,908 | N/A | 24 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $107,765 | -54.2% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,160 | -7% | 11 |
| Management Analysts | $98,500 | -25.3% | 8 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | +16.3% | 7 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,000 | -8.4% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $88,951 | -32.6% | 10 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,629 | -18.2% | 7 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,000 | -10.3% | 7 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,000 | -15.4% | 28 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $85,946 | -35.8% | 25 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,961 | -34.7% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,746 | -35.9% | 19 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,322 | -36.1% | 6 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,182 | -19.9% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,320 | -35.4% | 9 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $50,504 | -60.4% | 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 LOWELL, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
LOWELL, 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 | $147,798 | $100,886 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $131,123 | $89,504 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $122,000 | $83,276 |
| Dentists, General | $115,908 | $79,118 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $107,765 | $73,560 |
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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.