Highest Paying Trades in Massachusetts

The top skilled trades in Massachusetts, ranked by median annual salary. Click any trade to see detailed salary breakdowns and metro-level data.

RankTradeMedian Salary
1Structural Iron & Steel Workers$116,630
2Electrical Power-Line Installers (Linemen)$106,610
3Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters$83,260
4Electricians$82,120
5Sheet Metal Workers$79,260
6Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics$78,450
7HVAC Mechanics & Installers$76,990
8Heating, AC & Refrigeration Mechanics$76,990
9Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators$76,850
10Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment)$72,800
11Carpenters$71,110
12Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,540
13Bus & Truck Mechanics$67,590
14Drywall Installers$67,390
15Millwrights$65,510
16Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers$63,920
17Insulation Workers$63,060
18Machinists$62,420
19Welders, Cutters, Solderers & Brazers$61,710
20Pipelayers$60,870
21Automotive Service Technicians$57,470
22Maintenance & Repair Workers$56,040
23Painters (Construction & Maintenance)$55,870
24Helpers — Pipelayers, Plumbers & Pipefitters$48,560
25Helpers — Electricians$46,810
26Helpers — Installation, Maintenance & Repair$41,620

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