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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 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels, Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
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Median pay, Greater Boston$75,130$76,940Higher
Hourly median$36.12/hr$36.99/hr
Middle half of workers earn$63,000 – $101,240$62,620 – $114,410
Jobs in Greater Boston4906,370Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34+10.0%Higher+6.3%
Massachusetts openings a year80930Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingNoneModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure32Lower18LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston00

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