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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 Costume Attendants, Painters, Construction and Maintenance
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Median pay, Greater Boston$56,000$57,820Higher
Hourly median$26.92/hr$27.80/hr
Middle half of workers earn$48,180 – $58,460$48,470 – $70,560
Jobs in Greater Boston703,220Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+7.0%Higher+5.5%
Massachusetts openings a year40600Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentNo formal educational credential
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure38Moderate6LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston1More0

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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