Median DOL Salary
$92,988
Total DOL Filings
1,473
Companies Hiring
363
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Norwood, MA$92,988
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Norwood, MA is 52.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Norwood
Highest-Paying Occupations in Norwood
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $139,237 | -31.5% | 8 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,000 | -29.9% | 5 |
| General and Operations Managers | $129,085 | +4.2% | 5 |
| Chemical Engineers | $108,285 | -9.2% | 6 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $99,258 | -24.5% | 25 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $97,843 | -42.6% | 7 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $96,345 | -10.6% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,296 | -18.5% | 15 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $87,485 | -34.6% | 30 |
| Management Analysts | $81,250 | -38.4% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $81,224 | -33.8% | 15 |
| Chemists | $78,790 | -38% | 10 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $74,523 | -20.2% | 12 |
| Compliance Officers | $72,180 | -22.3% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $66,706 | -30.9% | 8 |
| Civil Engineers | $60,000 | -42.6% | 5 |
| Biological Technicians | $51,000 | -21.6% | 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 Norwood, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Norwood, 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 | $139,237 | $95,042 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,000 | $92,150 |
| General and Operations Managers | $129,085 | $88,113 |
| Chemical Engineers | $108,285 | $73,915 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $99,258 | $67,753 |
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.