Median DOL Salary
$85,947
Total DOL Filings
301
Companies Hiring
87
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Salem, MA$85,947
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Salem, MA is 41.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Salem
Highest-Paying Occupations in Salem
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $82,222 | -24.1% | 5 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,290 | -2.8% | 6 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $75,000 | -42% | 5 |
| Curators | $75,000 | -1.3% | 6 |
| Economists | $70,000 | -32.2% | 9 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,800 | -37.7% | 8 |
| Civil Engineers | $63,731 | -39% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $47,570 | -50.8% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $42,058 | -55% | 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 Salem, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Salem, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $82,222 | $56,124 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,290 | $51,392 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $75,000 | $51,195 |
| Curators | $75,000 | $51,195 |
| Economists | $70,000 | $47,782 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Salem, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Salem, 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.