Certain industries will pay their employees more than other industries, depending on how much money companies are making and how in-demand its employees are. Manufacturing, with its large amounts of revenue and a need for a younger workforce, pays better than most.
How much does it cost for a young person to live in Massachusetts?
Boston
Rent (1br, outside city center): $1,748
Groceries (2,400 calories/day): $431
Utilities (electric, gas, heat, water, garbage): $148
Internet: $85
Public transportation: $85
Gym membership: $80
Entertainment (2-3 meals out; 2-3 movies; 4 cocktails in a club): $175
Total monthly expenses: $2,712
Worcester
Rent (1br, outside city center): $950
Groceries (2,400 calories/day): $298
Utilities (electric, gas, heat, water, garbage): $168
Internet: $67
Public transportation: $58
Gym membership: $34
Entertainment (2-3 meals out; 2-3 movies; 4 cocktails in a club): $175
Total monthly expenses: $1,748
Springfield
Rent (1br, outside city center): $825
Groceries (2,400 calories/day): $382
Utilities (electric, gas, heat, water, garbage): $148
Internet: $65
Public transportation: $40
Gym membership: $27
Entertainment (2-3 meals out; 2-3 movies; 4 cocktails in a club): $140
Total monthly expenses: $1,627
Sources: expatistan, numbeo.com
How much do Massachusetts manufacturing jobs pay?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Assembler
Education needed: High-school diploma
Average annual salary: $35,220
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $2,935
Machinery mechanic
Education needed: High-school diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Average annual salary: $56,620
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $4,718
Inspector
Education needed: Associate’s degree
Average annual salary: $46,510
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $3,876
Purchasing agent
Education needed: Bachelor’s degree
Average annual salary: $74,200
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $6,183
Industrial production manager
Education needed: An associate’s or bachelor’s degree with several years of on-the-job experience
Average annual salary: $126,630
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $10,553
What about non-manufacturing jobs?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Bartender
Education needed: High-school diploma
Average annual salary: $31,170
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $2,598
Pharmacy technician
Education needed: High-school diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Average annual salary: $37,110
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $3,093
Medical assistant
Education needed: Associate’s degree
Average annual salary: $40,270
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $3,356
Correctional officer
Education needed: Typically a bachelor’s degree
Average annual salary: $67,920
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $5,660
Sales representative
Education needed: Bachelor’s degree and higher-paying jobs require more experience
Average annual salary: $76,200
Monthly earnings (before taxes): $6,350
