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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 Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks, First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$66,930$82,660Higher
Hourly median$32.18/hr$39.74/hr
Middle half of workers earn$56,990 – $79,440$67,990 – $101,250
Jobs in Greater Boston2,5008,060Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34−16.9%+3.6%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year2801,380Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneLess than 5 years
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure80Higher43ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston44

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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