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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$67,320$78,180Higher
Hourly median$32.37/hr$37.59/hr
Middle half of workers earn$52,570 – $74,070$72,270 – $98,820
Jobs in Greater Boston1,36011,440Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.1%+4.7%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year1601,390Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure89Higher33LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeSome
Programs near Boston77

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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