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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 Food Scientists and Technologists, Industrial Production Managers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$103,580$153,210Higher
Hourly median$49.80/hr$73.66/hr
Middle half of workers earn$92,080 – $157,100$128,600 – $191,740
Jobs in Greater Boston3703,500Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published+2.3%
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published360
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNone5 years or more
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure69Higher56ModerateLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston2108More

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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