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💰 COL Index: 112 — Near Avg Cost

Salaries in Somerville, MA

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$56,275
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$50,426
model average ÷ 111.6 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$131,688
City 1BR Rent Reference
$2,064
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Somerville?

$56,275 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$56,275/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,690/month
Household income context$126,619

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 +4% vs national

Software Developer

$131,688
💡 Purchasing-power model $118,000
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $63.31/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 +4% vs national

Accountant

$89,075
💡 Purchasing-power model $79,816
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $42.82/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 +4% vs national

Registered Nurse

$89,065
💡 Purchasing-power model $79,807
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $42.82/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ +4% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$65,885
💡 Purchasing-power model $59,037
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $31.68/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ +4% vs national

Electrician

$63,691
💡 Purchasing-power model $57,071
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.62/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Somerville

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (111.6/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is above 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $131,688
2 Accountant $89,075
3 Registered Nurse $89,065
4 Elementary School Teacher $65,885
5 Electrician $63,691
6 Real Estate Agent $63,619
7 Heavy Truck Driver $54,937
8 Welder $51,740
9 Personal Trainer $51,740
10 Nail Technician $51,740
11 Cosmetologist $51,740
12 Chef/Head Cook $51,740
13 Auto Mechanic $51,740
14 Social Worker $51,740
15 Pharmacy Technician $51,740
16 Dental Assistant $51,740
17 Veterinary Technician $51,740
18 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $51,740
19 Firefighter $51,740
20 Project Manager $51,740
21 Graphic Designer $51,740
22 Data Analyst $51,740
23 Plumber $51,740
24 Loan Officer $51,740
25 Insurance Agent $51,740
26 Carpenter $51,740
27 Physical Therapist $51,740
28 Human Resources Specialist $51,740
29 Financial Analyst $51,740
30 Pharmacist $51,740
31 HVAC Technician $51,740
32 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $51,740
33 Police Officer $51,740
34 Construction Manager $51,740
35 Web Developer $51,740
36 Dental Hygienist $51,740
37 Marketing Manager $51,740
38 Medical Assistant $51,740
39 Paralegal $51,740
40 Security Guard $37,397

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Somerville salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.328×–1.551× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 111.6 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Somerville

🏠
1BR Rent
$2,064/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$2,580/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$905,000
📉
Unemployment
3.5%
💳
Median Income
$126,619
🎓
College Educated
70%
🚶
Walk Score
35/100
📊
Cost of Living
112
Near Avg Cost
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❓ Somerville Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Somerville mean on this page?

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$56,275 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Somerville workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Somerville?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,690 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Somerville?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Somerville?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.328×–1.551× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Somerville

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