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Side-by-side comparison of Political Scientists, Human Resources Managers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$133,930$184,990Higher
Hourly median$64.39/hr$88.94/hr
Middle half of workers earn$88,450 – $170,110$139,310 – $232,930
Jobs in Greater Boston1906,480Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published+3.1%
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published520
Typical U.S. entry educationMaster's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNone5 years or more
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure94Higher84HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialLittle or none
Programs near Boston87103More

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