DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$145,018
vs National
+25%
National: $116,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$98,988
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$145,018
+25% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$116,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Human Resources Managers in Cambridge, MA earns $145,018 in nominal terms, which is 25% above the national average of $116,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $98,988 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION | $240,000 | 1 |
| Foghorn Therapeutics | $235,000 | 2 |
| Philips North America LLC | $217,743 | 2 |
| Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $170,800 | 1 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | $145,018 | 1 |
| MyJoVE Corporation | $126,194 | 1 |
| BIOGEN IDEC | $109,279 | 5 |
| Elsevier Inc | $84,000 | 1 |
| SIMCERE OF AMERICA INC. | $84,000 | 1 |
| INTEAHOUSE, INC. | $81,578 | 1 |
| Nanobiotix Corp | N/A | 1 |
| Biogen Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| MERRIMACK PHARMACEUTICALS | N/A | 1 |
| GlaxoSmithKline LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Human Resources Managers make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Human Resources Managers salary in Cambridge, MA is $145,018 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Human Resources Managers?
A Human Resources Managers in Cambridge, MA earns 25% more than the national median of $116,000, or $98,988 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.