Median DOL Salary
$76,578
Total DOL Filings
120
Companies Hiring
16
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Woods Hole, MA$76,578
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Woods Hole, MA is 25.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Woods Hole
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | 64 | $89,082 | Other | |
| Marine Biological Laboratory | 29 | $57,715 | Other | |
| Integrated Statistics Incorporated | 27 | $66,581 | Other | |
| Schmidt Ocean Institute | 3 | $108,430 | Other | |
| University of Minnesota | 2 | $61,133 | Other | |
| US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY | 1 | $75,222 | Other | |
| 77 Water Street, Inc. | 1 | $35,568 | Other | |
| LUMASYS, INC. | 1 | $58,406 | Other | |
| THE WOODS HOLE RESEARCH CENTER | 1 | $55,707 | Other | |
| Alstom Grid LLC | 1 | $91,695 | Other | |
| U.S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - COASTAL AND MARINE GEOLOGY PROGRAM | 1 | N/A | Other | |
| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | 1 | $63,863 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 1 | $71,594 | Other | |
| HIMALAYAN KING, INC. | 1 | $32,448 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Woods Hole
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,907 | -11.2% | 9 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $89,568 | -9.3% | 10 |
| Statisticians | $66,997 | -32.5% | 5 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $53,402 | -47.2% | 14 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $48,612 | -66.2% | 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 Woods Hole, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Woods Hole, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,907 | $62,053 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $89,568 | $61,139 |
| Statisticians | $66,997 | $45,732 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $53,402 | $36,452 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $48,612 | $33,182 |
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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.