Lowest-paying jobs in Boston
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March 21, 2021
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Lowest-paying jobs in Boston
Stacker collected information on the lowest-paying jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to date as of May 2019.
In Boston, the annual mean wage is $69,240 or 29.4% higher than national mean of $53,490, while the lowest-paying occupation makes only $26,920. Read on to see which jobs make the list.

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Chaay_Tee // Shutterstock
#100. Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,960
- Employment: 720
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,150
- Employment: 45,960
- Annual mean salary: $38,960
- Employment: 720
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,150
- Employment: 45,960

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YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV // Shutterstock
#99. Occupational Therapy Aides
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,850
- Employment: 90
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,310
- Employment: 7,560
- Annual mean salary: $38,850
- Employment: 90
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,310
- Employment: 7,560

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Unsplash
#98. Etchers and Engravers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,800
- Employment: 470
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,770
- Employment: 10,310
- Annual mean salary: $38,800
- Employment: 470
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,770
- Employment: 10,310

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Education Images // Getty Images
#97. Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,600
- Employment: 5,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Employment: 587,120
- Annual mean salary: $38,600
- Employment: 5,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,460
- Employment: 587,120
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Canva
#96. Demonstrators and Product Promoters
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,590
- Employment: 1,110
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,320
- Employment: 77,760
- Annual mean salary: $38,590
- Employment: 1,110
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,320
- Employment: 77,760

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RossHelen // Shutterstock
#95. Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,480
- Employment: 460
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
- Employment: 100,290
- Annual mean salary: $38,480
- Employment: 460
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,980
- Employment: 100,290

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Marcin Wichary // Wikicommons
#94. Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,470
- Employment: 1,230
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,860
- Employment: 76,810
- Annual mean salary: $38,470
- Employment: 1,230
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,860
- Employment: 76,810
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Canva
#93. Motion Picture Projectionists
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,240
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,890
- Employment: 4,540
- Annual mean salary: $38,240
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,890
- Employment: 4,540
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#92. Residential Advisors
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,230
- Employment: 2,870
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
- Annual mean salary: $38,230
- Employment: 2,870
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
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#91. Pharmacy Technicians
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $38,070
- Employment: 6,820
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Employment: 417,780
- Annual mean salary: $38,070
- Employment: 6,820
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Employment: 417,780
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Canva
#90. Orderlies
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,730
- Employment: 1,730
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
- Employment: 46,990
- Annual mean salary: $37,730
- Employment: 1,730
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
- Employment: 46,990

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#89. Security Guards
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,690
- Employment: 18,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
- Annual mean salary: $37,690
- Employment: 18,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370

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#88. Motorboat Operators
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,450
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $49,030
- Employment: 2,120
- Annual mean salary: $37,450
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $49,030
- Employment: 2,120
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Canva
#86 (tie). Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,370
- Employment: 830
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
- Employment: 153,990
- Annual mean salary: $37,370
- Employment: 830
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
- Employment: 153,990
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#86 (tie). Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,370
- Employment: 2,130
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
- Employment: 140,850
- Annual mean salary: $37,370
- Employment: 2,130
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
- Employment: 140,850
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ProfDEH // Wikimedia Commons
#85. Couriers and Messengers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,350
- Employment: 1,600
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
- Annual mean salary: $37,350
- Employment: 1,600
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
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Pixabay
#84. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
- Employment: 31,100
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
- Annual mean salary: $37,310
- Employment: 31,100
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
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Unsplash
#83. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,300
- Employment: 44,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
- Annual mean salary: $37,300
- Employment: 44,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
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Canva
#82. Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,080
- Employment: 830
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,000
- Employment: 44,890
- Annual mean salary: $37,080
- Employment: 830
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,000
- Employment: 44,890
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Dispossessed1974 // Wikimedia Commons
#81. Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Employment: 2,070
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Employment: 146,950
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Employment: 2,070
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,410
- Employment: 146,950
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Provincial Archives of Alberta // Wikimedia Commons
#80. Foundry Mold and Coremakers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $37,040
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,920
- Employment: 17,590
- Annual mean salary: $37,040
- Employment: 220
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,920
- Employment: 17,590
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Akimov Igor // Shutterstock
#79. Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,910
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $41,920
- Employment: 32,470
- Annual mean salary: $36,910
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $41,920
- Employment: 32,470
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Canva
#78. Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,820
- Employment: 980
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,920
- Employment: 84,920
- Annual mean salary: $36,820
- Employment: 980
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,920
- Employment: 84,920
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Unsplash
#77. Floral Designers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,790
- Employment: 860
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
- Annual mean salary: $36,790
- Employment: 860
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
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Creative Tools // Flickr
#76. Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,690
- Employment: 960
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Employment: 172,520
- Annual mean salary: $36,690
- Employment: 960
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Employment: 172,520
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Canva
#75. Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,480
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,880
- Employment: 20,830
- Annual mean salary: $36,480
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,880
- Employment: 20,830
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Canva
#73 (tie). Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,400
- Employment: 290
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
- Employment: 12,430
- Annual mean salary: $36,400
- Employment: 290
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,600
- Employment: 12,430

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Max Pixel
#73 (tie). Pourers and Casters, Metal
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,400
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,850
- Employment: 8,010
- Annual mean salary: $36,400
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,850
- Employment: 8,010
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GagliardiPhotography // Shutterstock
#72. Nursing Assistants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
- Employment: 26,270
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
- Employment: 26,270
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920

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#71. Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
- Employment: 31,370
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
- Employment: 31,370

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#70. Print Binding and Finishing Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,100
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,130
- Employment: 45,600
- Annual mean salary: $36,100
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,130
- Employment: 45,600
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Dragon Images // Shutterstock
#68 (tie). Social and Human Service Assistants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
- Employment: 10,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Employment: 404,450
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
- Employment: 10,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,050
- Employment: 404,450

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Paul.J.West // Shutterstock
#68 (tie). Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
- Employment: 28,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
- Annual mean salary: $36,050
- Employment: 28,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910

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Picsfive // Shutterstock
#67. Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,760
- Employment: 630
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,320
- Employment: 30,030
- Annual mean salary: $35,760
- Employment: 630
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,320
- Employment: 30,030
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PxHere
#66. Library Assistants, Clerical
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,730
- Employment: 1,470
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
- Annual mean salary: $35,730
- Employment: 1,470
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
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Canva
#65. Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,690
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,010
- Employment: 8,740
- Annual mean salary: $35,690
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,010
- Employment: 8,740
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Canva
#64. Conveyor Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,480
- Employment: 180
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
- Employment: 24,050
- Annual mean salary: $35,480
- Employment: 180
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,150
- Employment: 24,050
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Canva
#63. Bakers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,470
- Employment: 3,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
- Annual mean salary: $35,470
- Employment: 3,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
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ITRE Bicycle // Flickr
#62. Bicycle Repairers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,410
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,360
- Employment: 13,190
- Annual mean salary: $35,410
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,360
- Employment: 13,190
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Canva
#61. Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,380
- Employment: 890
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
- Annual mean salary: $35,380
- Employment: 890
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
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ESB Basic // Shutterstock
#60. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
- Employment: 920
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
- Annual mean salary: $35,310
- Employment: 920
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050

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MS Mikel // Shutterstock
#59. Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,300
- Employment: 330
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,010
- Employment: 13,890
- Annual mean salary: $35,300
- Employment: 330
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,010
- Employment: 13,890
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Canva
#57 (tie). Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
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Canva
#57 (tie). Physical Therapist Aides
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
- Employment: 49,270
- Annual mean salary: $35,120
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
- Employment: 49,270
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Canva
#56. Psychiatric Aides
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $35,110
- Employment: 430
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,590
- Employment: 55,020
- Annual mean salary: $35,110
- Employment: 430
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,590
- Employment: 55,020
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Needpix
#55. Food Batchmakers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,970
- Employment: 1,750
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
- Employment: 159,390
- Annual mean salary: $34,970
- Employment: 1,750
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
- Employment: 159,390
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Canva
#54. Sailors and Marine Oilers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,910
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $53,250
- Employment: 31,290
- Annual mean salary: $34,910
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $53,250
- Employment: 31,290
48 / 100
Canva
#53. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,750
- Employment: 1,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
- Annual mean salary: $34,750
- Employment: 1,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
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Canva
#52. Helpers--Production Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Employment: 3,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Employment: 303,030
- Annual mean salary: $34,670
- Employment: 3,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Employment: 303,030
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U.S. Department of Agriculture // Flickr
#51. Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,590
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 13,210
- Annual mean salary: $34,590
- Employment: 110
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 13,210
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Jorge Royan // Wikimedia Commons
#50. Cooks, Restaurant
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
- Employment: 23,160
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
- Annual mean salary: $34,540
- Employment: 23,160
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
52 / 100
Syda Productions // Shutterstock
#49. Tellers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,480
- Employment: 7,520
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
- Annual mean salary: $34,480
- Employment: 7,520
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
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New Africa // Shutterstock
#48. Receptionists and Information Clerks
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
- Employment: 17,250
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
- Annual mean salary: $34,450
- Employment: 17,250
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
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Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock
#47. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,260
- Employment: 13,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
- Annual mean salary: $34,260
- Employment: 13,940
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
55 / 100
Canva
#46. Dietetic Technicians
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $34,080
- Employment: 820
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 29,230
- Annual mean salary: $34,080
- Employment: 820
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 29,230
56 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#45. Driver/Sales Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,980
- Employment: 5,460
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
- Annual mean salary: $33,980
- Employment: 5,460
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660

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Canva
#44. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,640
- Employment: 250
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,740
- Annual mean salary: $33,640
- Employment: 250
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,740
58 / 100
Canva
#43. Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,610
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,230
- Employment: 16,410
- Annual mean salary: $33,610
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,230
- Employment: 16,410

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#42. Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,560
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $41,200
- Employment: 16,320
- Annual mean salary: $33,560
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $41,200
- Employment: 16,320
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Canva
#41. Passenger Attendants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,420
- Employment: 28,200
- Annual mean salary: $33,540
- Employment: 230
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,420
- Employment: 28,200

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Canva
#40. Tire Repairers and Changers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,430
- Employment: 1,140
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
- Annual mean salary: $33,430
- Employment: 1,140
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
62 / 100
Martin Smith // Shutterstock
#39. Parking Attendants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,400
- Employment: 2,910
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
- Annual mean salary: $33,400
- Employment: 2,910
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
63 / 100
UfaBizPhoto // Shutterstock
#38. Sewing Machine Operators
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,290
- Employment: 1,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
- Annual mean salary: $33,290
- Employment: 1,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
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Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#37. Waiters and Waitresses
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $33,100
- Employment: 52,090
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
- Annual mean salary: $33,100
- Employment: 52,090
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020

65 / 100
The Boston Globe // Getty Images
#36. Stockers and Order Fillers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $32,750
- Employment: 34,180
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
- Annual mean salary: $32,750
- Employment: 34,180
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
66 / 100
Canva
#35. Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,340
- Employment: 9,670
- Annual mean salary: $32,680
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,340
- Employment: 9,670
67 / 100
Canva
#34. Sewers, Hand
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $32,640
- Employment: 120
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
- Employment: 4,770
- Annual mean salary: $32,640
- Employment: 120
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,020
- Employment: 4,770
68 / 100
Elliot Brown // Flickr
#33. Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $32,250
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,740
- Employment: 31,190
- Annual mean salary: $32,250
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,740
- Employment: 31,190
69 / 100
Gabriel Georgescu // Shutterstock
#32. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 2,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 2,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
70 / 100
Oksana Shufrych // Shutterstock
#31. Recreation Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $32,060
- Employment: 6,710
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
- Annual mean salary: $32,060
- Employment: 6,710
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
71 / 100
Canva
#30. Food Preparation Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,950
- Employment: 11,780
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
- Annual mean salary: $31,950
- Employment: 11,780
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740

72 / 100
DuxX // Shutterstock
#29. Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,790
- Employment: 5,880
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 390,540
- Annual mean salary: $31,790
- Employment: 5,880
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,590
- Employment: 390,540
73 / 100
Crew // Wikimedia Commons
#28. Bartenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,700
- Employment: 14,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
- Annual mean salary: $31,700
- Employment: 14,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
74 / 100
Pexels
#27. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 1,910
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 1,910
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
75 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#26. Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,650
- Employment: 760
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 39,790
- Annual mean salary: $31,650
- Employment: 760
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 39,790
76 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#25. Retail Salespersons
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
- Employment: 72,710
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
- Annual mean salary: $31,580
- Employment: 72,710
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
77 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#24. Animal Caretakers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,390
- Employment: 3,890
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
- Annual mean salary: $31,390
- Employment: 3,890
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450

78 / 100
VGstockstudio // Shutterstock
#23. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,230
- Employment: 5,500
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
- Annual mean salary: $31,230
- Employment: 5,500
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
79 / 100
aboutsung // Shutterstock
#22. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,210
- Employment: 7,310
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
- Annual mean salary: $31,210
- Employment: 7,310
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
80 / 100
Krakenimages.com // Shutterstock
#21. Childcare Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 10,250
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 10,250
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
81 / 100
Canva
#20. Pharmacy Aides
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $31,070
- Employment: 470
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
- Annual mean salary: $31,070
- Employment: 470
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
82 / 100
Canva
#19. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
- Employment: 190
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
- Annual mean salary: $30,960
- Employment: 190
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
83 / 100
Jason Person // Shutterstock
#18. Cooks, Short Order
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $30,920
- Employment: 5,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,240
- Employment: 152,670
- Annual mean salary: $30,920
- Employment: 5,410
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,240
- Employment: 152,670
84 / 100
Martha McQuade // Flickr
#17. Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $30,780
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
- Employment: 8,690
- Annual mean salary: $30,780
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,810
- Employment: 8,690
85 / 100
Nejron Photo // Shutterstock
#16. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $30,550
- Employment: 3,780
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
- Annual mean salary: $30,550
- Employment: 3,780
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670

86 / 100
Ryan Everton // Unsplash
#15. Dishwashers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $30,340
- Employment: 10,830
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
- Annual mean salary: $30,340
- Employment: 10,830
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
87 / 100
Unsplash
#14. Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 80
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,300
- Employment: 21,130
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 80
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,300
- Employment: 21,130
88 / 100
Dragon Images // Shutterstock
#13. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,790
- Employment: 8,240
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
- Annual mean salary: $29,790
- Employment: 8,240
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
89 / 100
Pixabay
#12. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,550
- Employment: 2,720
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
- Annual mean salary: $29,550
- Employment: 2,720
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
90 / 100
Canva
#11. Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,470
- Employment: 540
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
- Employment: 38,070
- Annual mean salary: $29,470
- Employment: 540
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
- Employment: 38,070
91 / 100
Canva
#10. Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 2,290
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 2,290
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
92 / 100
Travis Grathwell // Flickr
#9. Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,190
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
- Annual mean salary: $29,190
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
93 / 100
Dmitry Kalinovsky // Shutterstock
#8. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 4,050
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 4,050
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
94 / 100
Finist4 // Shutterstock
#7. Manicurists and Pedicurists
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $28,970
- Employment: 4,820
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,390
- Employment: 111,780
- Annual mean salary: $28,970
- Employment: 4,820
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,390
- Employment: 111,780
95 / 100
Unsplash
#6. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $28,940
- Employment: 2,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
- Annual mean salary: $28,940
- Employment: 2,970
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
96 / 100
viviandnguyen_ // Flickr
#5. Packers and Packagers, Hand
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $28,900
- Employment: 15,010
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
- Annual mean salary: $28,900
- Employment: 15,010
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
97 / 100
Daniel Lee // Flickr
#4. Cooks, Fast Food
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $28,570
- Employment: 4,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
- Annual mean salary: $28,570
- Employment: 4,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220

98 / 100
Pxhere
#3. Fast Food and Counter Workers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $27,830
- Employment: 64,500
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
- Annual mean salary: $27,830
- Employment: 64,500
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
99 / 100
Dean Drobot // Shutterstock
#2. Cashiers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $27,740
- Employment: 57,830
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
- Annual mean salary: $27,740
- Employment: 57,830
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
100 / 100
Canva
#1. Shampooers
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH
- Annual mean salary: $26,920
- Employment: 290
National
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
- Employment: 12,120
- Annual mean salary: $26,920
- Employment: 290
National
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
- Employment: 12,120



