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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 Psychiatric Aides, Dental Assistants
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$48,100$58,160Higher
Hourly median$23.13/hr$27.96/hr
Middle half of workers earn$39,400 – $80,120$48,770 – $61,050
Jobs in Greater Boston5707,190Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.1%Higher+1.6%
Massachusetts openings a year1101,210Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure33Lower31LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston6More4

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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