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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare, Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$72,560$77,420Higher
Hourly median$34.89/hr$37.22/hr
Middle half of workers earn$55,800 – $79,510$62,150 – $97,860
Jobs in Greater Boston1,7707,070Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34−7.9%+4.2%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year120930Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure74Higher62ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston2930More

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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