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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 Sociologists, Computer Systems Analysts
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$106,530$129,180Higher
Hourly median$51.22/hr$62.11/hr
Middle half of workers earn$83,920 – $145,360$101,950 – $161,130
Jobs in Greater Boston24017,470Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+2.0%+4.4%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year501,030Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationMaster's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure96Higher81HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialSubstantial
Programs near Boston54More52

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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