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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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Median pay, Greater Boston$61,510$73,990Higher
Hourly medianNot published$35.57/hr
Middle half of workers earn$59,520 – $96,520$62,050 – $81,110
Jobs in Greater Boston4,3108,510Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+10.2%Higher+4.4%
Massachusetts openings a year540960Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingModerate-term on-the-job trainingLong-term on-the-job training
AI exposure30Lower12LowerLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston04More

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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