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Average salary by job family in Worcester
| Management | $149,540 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $128,790 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $118,810 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $115,200 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $106,080 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $102,560 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $96,110 |
| Construction and Extraction | $76,760 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,180 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $73,490 |
| Protective Service | $68,610 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $67,290 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,440 |
| Sales and Related | $57,110 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $55,170 |
| Production | $53,430 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,380 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,060 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $46,220 |
| Personal Care and Service | $45,590 |
| Healthcare Support | $45,400 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $40,370 |
Highest-paying jobs in Worcester
- Surgeons, All Other$401,680
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$368,390
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$335,780
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$318,960
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$305,900
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$287,800
- Physicians, All Other$272,290
- Family Medicine Physicians$248,340
- Psychiatrists$244,030
- Dentists, General$239,870
Most common jobs in Worcester and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 14,720 | $42,620 | $40,870 |
| Registered Nurses | 10,070 | $113,910 | $100,240 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,830 | $39,170 | $36,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,800 | $35,020 | $34,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,910 | $135,930 | $111,900 |
| Cashiers | 6,930 | $35,460 | $34,770 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,360 | $39,620 | $37,250 |
| Nursing Assistants | 5,250 | $46,630 | $45,710 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 5,050 | $42,470 | $39,240 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,920 | $49,070 | $46,940 |
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Cost of living in Worcester
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 102.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $73,600 therefore buys what $71,789 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $482,611, 5.2 times the median household income of $93,561.
$482,611typical home value
$93,561median household income
102.5BEA price parity
861,664metro population
Take-home pay in Worcester
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $41,000 | $33,394 | $2,783 |
| Median wage | $57,830 | $46,075 | $3,840 |
| Average wage | $73,600 | $57,248 | $4,771 |
| 75th percentile wage | $87,870 | $66,573 | $5,548 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Worcester
Management30 jobs
- Natural Sciences Managers$232K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$194K
- Marketing Managers$194K
- Financial Managers$190K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$189K
- Sales Managers$184K
- Managers, All Other$175K
- Human Resources Managers$174K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$166K
- Public Relations Managers$162K
- Purchasing Managers$159K
- Construction Managers$151K
- Industrial Production Managers$151K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$149K
- Fundraising Managers$140K
- General and Operations Managers$136K
- Emergency Management Directors$129K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$126K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$126K
- Facilities Managers$122K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$122K
- Administrative Services Managers$117K
- Lodging Managers$103K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$102K
- Education Administrators, All Other$99K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$97K
- Food Service Managers$86K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$80K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$72K
Legal3 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical46 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$402K
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$368K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$336K
- Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$319K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$306K
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists$288K
- Physicians, All Other$272K
- Family Medicine Physicians$248K
- Psychiatrists$244K
- Dentists, General$240K
- Pediatricians, General$207K
- Physician Assistants$149K
- Veterinarians$149K
- Optometrists$148K
- Nurse Practitioners$146K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Registered Nurses$114K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$112K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$109K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$108K
- Physical Therapists$106K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$101K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$101K
- Dental Hygienists$100K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$99K
- Respiratory Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Chiropractors$92K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$91K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$88K
- Surgical Technologists$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$79K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Opticians, Dispensing$68K
- Paramedics$67K
- Athletic Trainers$66K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$50K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$50K
- Pharmacy Technicians$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$50K
- Dietetic Technicians$42K
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Database Architects$149K
- Software Developers$144K
- Computer Network Architects$138K
- Information Security Analysts$136K
- Actuaries$126K
- Data Scientists$122K
- Computer Programmers$120K
- Computer Systems Analysts$118K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$112K
- Database Administrators$110K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$108K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$106K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$102K
- Statisticians$102K
- Operations Research Analysts$96K
- Web Developers$92K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$87K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Architecture and Engineering24 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$158K
- Electrical Engineers$128K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$120K
- Materials Engineers$116K
- Chemical Engineers$115K
- Mechanical Engineers$114K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$114K
- Engineers, All Other$113K
- Industrial Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$107K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$96K
- Surveyors$89K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$65K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science20 jobs
- Physicists$166K
- Materials Scientists$151K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$135K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$122K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$122K
- Microbiologists$114K
- Chemists$111K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$106K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$106K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$101K
- Economists$100K
- School Psychologists$95K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$93K
- Urban and Regional Planners$91K
- Conservation Scientists$82K
- Biological Technicians$69K
- Chemical Technicians$66K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Social Science Research Assistants$59K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$156K
- Management Analysts$126K
- Labor Relations Specialists$111K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$111K
- Project Management Specialists$109K
- Loan Officers$108K
- Logisticians$104K
- Financial Risk Specialists$103K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$102K
- Insurance Underwriters$102K
- Accountants and Auditors$100K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$96K
- Compliance Officers$96K
- Cost Estimators$95K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$93K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$87K
- Human Resources Specialists$86K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$86K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$85K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Credit Analysts$81K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81K
- Training and Development Specialists$77K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$74K
- Fundraisers$70K
- Credit Counselors$63K
Construction and Extraction23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$87K
- Roofers$85K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$85K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$84K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$83K
- Glaziers$82K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$77K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$75K
- Carpenters$74K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$74K
- Electricians$73K
- Sheet Metal Workers$73K
- Construction Laborers$69K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$66K
- Tile and Stone Setters$66K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$58K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$57K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$56K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$50K
- Helpers--Electricians$46K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
Educational Instruction and Library44 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$137K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$111K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$100K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$92K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$90K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Instructional Coordinators$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$86K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$86K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$85K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$85K
- Curators$84K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$84K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$81K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$81K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$81K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Tutors$51K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$46K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media19 jobs
- Art Directors$134K
- Technical Writers$104K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$94K
- Writers and Authors$93K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$86K
- Producers and Directors$86K
- Public Relations Specialists$82K
- Editors$82K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$74K
- Interior Designers$74K
- Graphic Designers$72K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Audio and Video Technicians$69K
- Coaches and Scouts$64K
- Photographers$62K
- Broadcast Technicians$55K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$48K
- Floral Designers$46K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$46K
Protective Service14 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$88K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82K
- Firefighters$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$63K
- Animal Control Workers$57K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$50K
- Security Guards$41K
- School Bus Monitors$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$112K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$110K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$91K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$80K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$80K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$78K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$73K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73K
- Millwrights$73K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$68K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$60K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$59K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$59K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$51K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$106K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$81K
- Healthcare Social Workers$74K
- Clergy$73K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$73K
- Health Education Specialists$71K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$70K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$65K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$49K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$125K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$116K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$111K
- Insurance Sales Agents$100K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$88K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$87K
- Advertising Sales Agents$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$57K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$54K
- Travel Agents$52K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$44K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$35K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$76K
- Brokerage Clerks$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$60K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$60K
- Procurement Clerks$57K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57K
- Word Processors and Typists$56K
- Bill and Account Collectors$56K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$55K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$52K
- Order Clerks$52K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Office Clerks, General$49K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$48K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$47K
- Data Entry Keyers$46K
- Tellers$46K
- File Clerks$45K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$42K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$38K
Production50 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$114K
- Power Plant Operators$95K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$81K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$78K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$69K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$69K
- Machinists$66K
- Tool and Die Makers$64K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$61K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$57K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$56K
- Printing Press Operators$55K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$55K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$55K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$54K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$53K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$48K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Sewing Machine Operators$41K
- Bakers$40K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$36K
- Food Batchmakers$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$109K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$69K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Bus Drivers, School$59K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$59K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$45K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Parking Attendants$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$69K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$50K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$43K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$39K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$58K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$50K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Concierges$43K
- Animal Caretakers$42K
- Childcare Workers$40K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$37K
- Tour and Travel Guides$37K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$56K
- Dental Assistants$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Medical Assistants$49K
- Phlebotomists$49K
- Nursing Assistants$47K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$45K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$43K
- Orderlies$41K
- Physical Therapist Aides$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$47K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, Short Order$41K
- Food Preparation Workers$39K
- Cooks, Fast Food$38K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35K
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Salary in Worcester: questions
What is a good salary in Worcester?
Half of all workers in the Worcester metro earn less than $57,830 and the average is $73,600. Earning more than $87,870 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Worcester to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,530, because prices here are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Worcester?
Surgeons, All Other ($401,680), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($368,390), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($335,780).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Worcester, MA (49340), all occupations and 481 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
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