Median DOL Salary
$93,641
Total DOL Filings
1,216
Companies Hiring
453
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Medford, MA$93,641
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Medford, MA is 53.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Medford
Highest-Paying Occupations in Medford
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,000 | -4.1% | 5 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $144,997 | +17.9% | 6 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,320 | -10.2% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,870 | -6.9% | 5 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $95,000 | -11.8% | 19 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $75,000 | -41.2% | 5 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $64,850 | -28% | 8 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,466 | -32.7% | 13 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $62,775 | -27% | 13 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,807 | -33.9% | 14 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,000 | -25.5% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $54,650 | -43.4% | 7 |
| Chemists | $52,896 | -58.3% | 23 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $52,000 | -48.6% | 5 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $51,000 | -40.6% | 13 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $27,040 | -39.3% | 9 |
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 Medford, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Medford, 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 | $195,000 | $133,106 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $144,997 | $98,974 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,320 | $82,812 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,870 | $68,853 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $95,000 | $64,846 |
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.