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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 Customer Service Representatives, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$49,920$82,190Higher
Hourly median$24.00/hr$39.52/hr
Middle half of workers earn$42,760 – $62,040$75,050 – $87,070
Jobs in Greater Boston37,780Higher8,410
Massachusetts change 2024–34−6.6%+2.9%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year6,580Higher1,290
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure82Higher38ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialLittle or none
Programs near Boston09More

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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