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Side-by-side comparison of Atmospheric and Space Scientists, Software Developers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$108,040$166,090Higher
Hourly median$51.94/hr$79.85/hr
Middle half of workers earn$75,640 – $156,220$131,880 – $183,740
Jobs in Greater BostonNot published42,310
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published+7.7%
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published3,170
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure91Higher76HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySomeSubstantial
Programs near Boston3121More

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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