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Making
bank
Some industries will pay their employees more than others,
depending on how much money companies are making and how
in demand their employees are. Manufacturing and construction,
with their large amounts of revenue and a need for a younger
workforce, pay better than most.
Rent (one bedroom,
outside city center) ...................................$2,038 ................$960 .............. $800
Groceries
(2,400 calories/day ) .................................... $431 ................$300 .............. $300
Utilities
(electric, gas, heat, water, garbage) ............. $178 ................$135 .............. $117
Internet ....................................................... $68 ................. $65 ................$65
Transportation
(public transportation) ..... $90 .................. $57 .................$30
Gym membership .... $60 .................. $37 .................$27
Entertainment
(2 or 3 meals out; 2 or 3 movies;
4 cocktails in a club) .....................................$175 ................$175 .............. $140
Total monthly expenses ............ $3,040 ....... $1,729 ...... $1,479
How much does it cost for a young
person to live in Massachusetts?
How much do Massachusetts
manufacturing and construction
jobs pay?
Assembler
Education needed:
High-school diploma
Average annual salary:
$36,740
Monthly earnings (before taxes):
$3,062
Construction laborer
Education needed: High-school
diploma and a year of on-the-job training
Average annual salary:
$55,540
Monthly earnings (before taxes):
$4,628
Sources: expatistan, numbeo.com
BOSTON WORCESTER SPRINGFIELD
