Median DOL Salary
$96,419
Total DOL Filings
11,473
Companies Hiring
1,829
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Waltham, MA$96,419
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Waltham, MA is 58.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Waltham
Highest-Paying Occupations in Waltham
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $187,500 | N/A | 12 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $160,000 | -26.9% | 23 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $146,500 | +47.1% | 30 |
| Managers, All Other | $135,814 | -21.2% | 28 |
| Financial Managers | $135,000 | -25.5% | 15 |
| Technical Writers | $135,000 | +31.5% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,456 | -31.2% | 56 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,152 | -26.1% | 14 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,000 | -36.1% | 114 |
| General and Operations Managers | $125,000 | +0.9% | 21 |
| Sales Managers | $115,500 | -32.3% | 14 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $113,000 | -16.3% | 6 |
| Industrial Engineers | $110,000 | +1.5% | 13 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $108,000 | +25.7% | 9 |
| Economists | $107,500 | +4.2% | 10 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $105,000 | +12.4% | 7 |
| Dentists, General | $104,000 | N/A | 7 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $100,385 | -25% | 23 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $99,537 | +1.2% | 11 |
| Physicists | $99,000 | -35.7% | 6 |
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 Waltham, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Waltham, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $187,500 | $127,986 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $160,000 | $109,215 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $146,500 | $100,000 |
| Managers, All Other | $135,814 | $92,705 |
| Financial Managers | $135,000 | $92,150 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Waltham, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Waltham, 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.