~$17 - $24
healthcare and hospital support, biotech manufacturing and lab operations, higher education facilities, warehousing and distribution, retail and food service, administrative and office work
8,900+
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It depends on where you live. Boston and Cambridge are expensive. Areas like Worcester, Springfield, and the western part of the state cost less. Many people commute from more affordable towns or share housing. Entry wages here are higher than in many states, but so is rent.
Yes, for manufacturing and lab support positions. You won't be designing experiments, but you can work as a production technician, quality inspector, or materials handler. Some companies provide training after you're hired.
Massachusetts minimum wage is $15/hour. Most jobs we list pay above that—typically $17-$24/hour for entry-level roles in healthcare, warehousing, or administrative work.
Generally yes. Massachusetts hospital systems like Mass General Brigham continue hiring for support roles. The life sciences sector has seen some layoffs in research positions, but clinical care and operations keep running.
Not usually, but it helps. Many healthcare and service jobs value Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, or Mandarin because of patient and customer populations. It's a plus, not a requirement.
Absolutely. Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, and smaller cities have hospitals, distribution centers, retail operations, and service businesses. The work is there; wages and opportunities just look different from those in Boston.
