Median DOL Salary
$96,612
Total DOL Filings
1,455
Companies Hiring
333
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Needham, MA$96,612
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Needham, MA is 58.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Needham
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TripAdvisor LLC | 314 | $105,000 | Other | |
| PTC Inc. | 251 | $93,142 | Other | |
| SharkNinja Operating LLC | 151 | $102,565 | Other | |
| ITC INFOTECH (USA), INC. | 82 | $71,795 | Other | |
| In4mation Insights LLC | 34 | $78,147 | Other | |
| Strategic Services Group, LLC | 30 | $99,450 | Other | |
| Accenture LLP | 25 | $85,342 | Staffing | |
| BOSTON SOFTWARE | 20 | $86,000 | Other | |
| Virtuosa Global Solutions LLC | 20 | $69,000 | Other | |
| VISUAL IQ,INC | 19 | $92,700 | Other | |
| TURBINE | 13 | $113,000 | Other | |
| Syrinx Consulting Corp | 13 | $114,280 | Other | |
| Sai Restaurant Inc | 13 | $55,609 | Other | |
| Wellington Management Company LLP | 13 | $125,000 | Other | |
| INTEX SOLUTIONS INC | 12 | $72,696 | Other | |
| HITACHI CONSULTING | 12 | $80,850 | Other | |
| Treacy & Company, Inc. | 11 | $105,000 | Other | |
| The Nielsen Company (US), LLC | 11 | $105,000 | Other | |
| HCL America INC | 10 | $84,115 | Staffing | |
| CAMBRIDGE HEALTHTECH INSTITUTE | 9 | $145,000 | Other | |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 9 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| BackOffice Associates, LLC | 9 | $100,001 | Other | |
| Crosscheck Networks, Inc. | 8 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Confidence Connection | 7 | $38,000 | Other | |
| Grasshopper Group, LLC | 7 | $105,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Needham
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,000 | -10.5% | 7 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $123,108 | +24% | 6 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,598 | +0.8% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,910 | -40.5% | 12 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,804 | -38.3% | 20 |
| Industrial Engineers | $113,006 | +4.3% | 7 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $93,662 | +4% | 20 |
| Statisticians | $92,700 | -6.6% | 37 |
| Management Analysts | $92,250 | -30% | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,000 | -30.7% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $80,282 | -14.1% | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $79,040 | -22.7% | 7 |
| Cost Estimators | $65,000 | -36.7% | 5 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,500 | -37.4% | 19 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $60,000 | -44.2% | 11 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $60,000 | -30.3% | 7 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $42,000 | -41.1% | 9 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $35,000 | -22.3% | 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 Needham, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Needham, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,000 | $109,215 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $123,108 | $84,033 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $122,598 | $83,685 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,910 | $82,532 |
| Marketing Managers | $118,804 | $81,095 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Needham, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Needham, 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.