DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$199,000
vs National
-0.5%
National: $200,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$135,836
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$199,000
-0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$200,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chief Executives in Massachusetts earns $199,000 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% below the national average of $200,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $135,836 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SHIRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC | $1,115,000 | 5 |
| Acushnet Company | $1,000,000 | 5 |
| CABOT Corporation | $990,000 | 1 |
| ALERE LLC | $800,000 | 3 |
| KINTAI THERAPEUTICS, INC. | $520,000 | 1 |
| Ahold USA, Inc. | $502,304 | 2 |
| PCONTROL NORTH AMERICA INC | $475,000 | 4 |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company | $450,000 | 4 |
| Fog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $431,995 | 4 |
| INFINITY DISCOVERY | $398,100 | 1 |
| NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | $385,000 | 1 |
| PYC Therapeutics LLC | $359,311 | 2 |
| Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. | $350,000 | 1 |
| PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION | $347,500 | 2 |
| CRANE & CO. | $327,500 | 2 |
| LifeMine Therapeutics, Inc. | $320,008 | 2 |
| INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR HEALTH OUTCOMES MEASUREMENT, INC. | $318,500 | 2 |
| Biogen Inc. | $313,000 | 2 |
| Autolus Inc. | $311,119 | 2 |
| TOWERS WATSON PENNSYLVANIA INC. | $310,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chief Executives
Lexington, MA · $1,688,000Kearny, NJ · $1,566,624Fairhaven, MA · $1,000,000ALLEGAN, MI · $1,000,000MORENO VALLEY, CA · $800,000Top-Paying Roles in Massachusetts
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers · $1,406,080Physicians, All Other · $301,600Orthodontists · $242,000Pediatricians, General · $210,000Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons · $208,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chief Executives make in Massachusetts?
The median Chief Executives salary in Massachusetts is $199,000 based on 220 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Chief Executives?
A Chief Executives in Massachusetts earns 0.5% less than the national median of $200,000, or $135,836 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.