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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.

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Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$35,140$43,350Higher
Hourly median$16.89/hr$20.84/hr
Middle half of workers earn$31,200 – $36,760$37,470 – $45,290
Jobs in Greater Boston10,580Higher1,150
Massachusetts change 2024–34−2.6%+6.6%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year2,810Higher160
Typical U.S. entry educationNo formal educational credentialHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job training
AI exposure50Moderate37ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySomeSome
Programs near Boston00

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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