Salaries in Massachusetts
H-1B & Green Card (PERM) salary data for filings with a worksite in Massachusetts.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) public disclosure data. Represents base salary only; excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.52,385
Total Filings
$100,402
Median Salary
$103,692
Average Salary
$610,000
Maximum
Salary Distribution — Massachusetts
| P10 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $53,359 | $80,825 | $100,402 | $122,699 | $150,000 |
Breakdown by Visa Program
| Program | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Specialty Occupation) | 3,118 | 6% |
| PERM (Green Card Labor Certification) | 49,267 | 94.0% |
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Top 25 Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| RANDSTAD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | 2,323 | $112,632 |
| VIRTUSA CORPORATION | 1,428 | $112,694 |
| THE MATHWORKS, INC. | 1,183 | $101,000 |
| FMR LLC | 1,143 | $92,373 |
| EMC CORPORATION | 872 | $109,643 |
| WAYFAIR LLC | 841 | $112,200 |
| Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | 690 | $178,250 |
| SAPIENT CORPORATION | 643 | $115,000 |
| AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 624 | $107,598 |
| Avco Consulting, Inc | 553 | $88,088 |
| ECLINICALWORKS, LLC | 541 | $76,190 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC. | 434 | $100,500 |
| State Street Bank and Trust Company | 408 | $122,283 |
| STAPLES, INC. | 402 | $113,000 |
| PATNI AMERICAS, INC. | 379 | $83,845 |
| COLLABORATE SOLUTIONS, INC | 378 | $84,427 |
| INTEL MASSACHUSETTS, INC. | 358 | $91,894 |
| THE DOTCOM.TEAM, LLC | 356 | $109,800 |
| ANALOG DEVICES INC. | 303 | $94,000 |
| ICONSOFT INC. | 268 | $106,000 |
| HYANNIS AIR SERVICE, INC. | 255 | $36,400 |
| PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION | 239 | $97,677 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 236 | $90,000 |
| Bain Company, Inc. | 222 | $150,000 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | 222 | $93,804 |
Top 25 Roles in Massachusetts
| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 2,642 | $100,026 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 2,619 | $115,950 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 1,825 | $99,655 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 1,462 | $90,814 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 1,345 | $91,680 |
| Assistant Professor | 457 | $111,380 |
| Component Design Engineer | 365 | $95,000 |
| Project Leader/Principal | 321 | $181,500 |
| Database Administrator | 314 | $85,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 313 | $117,270 |
| Software Development Engineer II | 293 | $96,928 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 289 | $128,294 |
| Senior Software Engineer/Developer | 286 | $89,518 |
| Software Engineer III | 257 | $119,933 |
| Quality Engineer | 253 | $92,685 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 248 | $89,294 |
| Management Analysts | 246 | $125,000 |
| Cook | 241 | $30,326 |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 236 | $101,900 |
| Internists, General | 234 | $175,000 |
| Software Engineer II | 226 | $108,181 |
| Consultant | 225 | $145,000 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software | 221 | $92,581 |
| Computer Programmer | 203 | $88,691 |
| Associate | 199 | $160,000 |