Median DOL Salary
$81,185
Total DOL Filings
5,196
Companies Hiring
491
Cost of Living Index
146.5
National avg = 100Location vs National
Worcester, MA$81,185
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Worcester, MA is 33.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Worcester
Highest-Paying Occupations in Worcester
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $190,656 | +46.7% | 26 |
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | N/A | 30 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,485 | -42.2% | 10 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | +15.5% | 25 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,000 | +29.3% | 9 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $106,704 | -54.7% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $106,688 | -1.5% | 14 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $102,000 | -6.2% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,000 | -4.7% | 26 |
| Pharmacists | $95,265 | -30% | 8 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,500 | -30% | 6 |
| Sales Engineers | $90,950 | N/A | 8 |
| Chemical Engineers | $90,605 | -24% | 21 |
| Engineers, All Other | $80,038 | -39.4% | 32 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $79,102 | -40.9% | 9 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $78,500 | -4.2% | 5 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,000 | -22.6% | 7 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $75,679 | -40.7% | 36 |
| Actuaries | $74,750 | -38.8% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,000 | -39.7% | 31 |
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 Worcester, MA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Worcester, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $190,656 | $130,141 |
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | $102,389 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,485 | $80,195 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $115,000 | $78,498 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,000 | $73,720 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Worcester, MA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Worcester, 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.