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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 Helpers--Electricians, Structural Iron and Steel Workers
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Median pay, Greater Boston$48,340$120,840Higher
Hourly median$23.24/hr$58.10/hr
Middle half of workers earn$44,090 – $57,670$110,830 – $126,500
Jobs in Greater Boston4901,310Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+1.1%+6.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year110180Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingApprenticeship
AI exposure3Lower2LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneSome
Programs near Boston00

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