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Haverhill Employment

Employment and Industries in the Haverhill, Massachusetts Area

Services and retail trade are major economic factors for Haverhill, Massachusetts. The largest job providing sectors in Haverhill, are healthcare, educational services, retail, computer and electronic products, construction; professional, scientific and technical services; manufacturing, and accommodation and food services.

Approximately 33% of the labor force is working in management, professional and related occupations. Sales and office workers comprise about 26% of the labor force and about 16% of the workers are found in production, transportation and material moving occupations.

Some of the most common jobs where the majority of the employees hold a college degree are registered nurses, teachers, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, financial managers, social and human service assistants, computer applications software engineers, occupational therapists, computer systems software engineers and physical therapists.

Haverhill's major job providers are:

  • City of Haverhill
  • Donut Management, Inc
  • North Essex Community College
  • Globalware Solutions, Inc
  • Corporate Chefs Inc
  • Essent Healthcare of Massachusetts
  • Pentucket Medical Associates, LLC
  • Whittier Hospital Management, Inc
  • Landmark Health Solutions, LLC
  • HDH Corporation
  • HVL Corporation
  • Penacook Place Inc
  • JPC Pasta Company LLC
  • Whittier School District
  • Covanta Haverhill Inc
  • Jaffarian's Service Inc
  • Universal Logistics Services, Inc
  • G&C Concrete Construction Company

Pertinent information regarding Haverhill, Massachusetts: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 119.8 which is higher than the nation's average of 100. Regarding the adult residents, approximately 23% have achieved a bachelor's degree or better. In 2009 the average earning's in Haverhill was $36,000.

Haverhill companies can team up with helpful organizations such as:

Haverhill's newspaper the Haverhill Gazette is a good resource for local business and industry news.

Most Popular Jobs in Haverhill, Massachusetts Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,51059,970$44,600 - 82,48024%56%
2Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education1,38052,370$30,930 - 78,8206%96%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education1,05057,380$38,120 - 78,88014%95%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products84075,560$31,320 - 121,1908%51%
5Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education57052,770$35,830 - 69,07011%95%
6Teachers and instructors, all other45038,380$20,450 - 68,1609%54%
7Accountants and auditors39081,040$42,720 - 149,13018%79%
8Chief executives340152,460$79,350 - 2%65%
9Financial managers27092,700$58,190 - 149,10013%60%
10Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school26055,290$38,030 - 74,98020%87%
11Social and human service assistants24030,070$20,300 - 52,19034%58%
12Computer software engineers, applications240104,760$64,970 - 160,67045%85%
13Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products24070,680$42,770 - 102,55012%51%
14Occupational therapists23063,590$45,200 - 82,55023%90%
15Education administrators, elementary and secondary school22088,060$62,120 - 124,4708%78%
16Computer software engineers, systems software220101,160$67,470 - 146,82028%85%
17Electrical engineers21082,610$59,070 - 119,1906%81%
18Physical therapists20070,800$48,820 - 100,86027%89%
19Computer systems analysts19081,770$52,990 - 122,34029%68%
20Mechanical engineers18083,180$56,930 - 116,5604%78%
21Management analysts170107,110$47,740 - 22%78%
22Managers, all other170103,950$49,980 - 7%55%
23Sales managers170135,910$76,500 - 10%69%
24Educational, vocational, and school counselors16055,970$36,740 - 77,41013%73%
25Network and computer systems administrators15064,780$44,120 - 95,12027%50%
26Computer and information systems managers150116,610$70,660 - 165,48016%73%
27Medical and health services managers15081,180$47,730 - 112,91016%57%
28Pharmacists130112,080$87,010 - 134,46022%97%
29Librarians12050,170$29,040 - 69,2304%85%
30Market research analysts12065,640$37,790 - 109,61020%82%
31Industrial engineers12072,150$49,500 - 98,32020%74%
32Self-enrichment education teachers12048,770$27,630 - 66,40023%54%
33Lawyers110110,680$49,750 - 11%99%
34Speech-language pathologists11065,290$47,520 - 85,75011%98%
35Coaches and scouts11042,260$27,240 - 53,28015%60%
36Community and social service specialists, all other10041,910$31,680 - 52,97025%58%
37Advertising sales agents100 $ - 20%56%
38Special education teachers, secondary school10054,410$35,800 - 78,9809%87%
39Civil engineers10075,730$46,620 - 117,60018%87%
40Public relations specialists10070,960$33,920 - 161,49018%81%
41Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists10065,940$41,570 - 98,18016%99%
42Child, family, and school social workers10051,550$34,930 - 65,08019%77%
43Computer programmers9064,200$36,120 - 97,9200%73%
44Graphic designers9042,100$27,150 - 61,40010%55%
45Medical and public health social workers9047,780$29,720 - 63,94024%77%
46Marketing managers80113,540$57,770 - 14%69%
47Network systems and data communications analysts8068,580$43,940 - 108,28053%57%
48Education administrators, postsecondary8074,440$45,950 - 118,49014%78%
49Social and community service managers7071,070$37,300 - 110,20025%72%
50Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program7043,510$33,370 - 61,25024%78%
51Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other7055,410$30,430 - 72,62017%56%
52Training and development specialists7054,740$33,360 - 80,79018%56%
53Engineering managers70128,190$87,240 - 7%84%
54Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors7069,830$34,470 - 100,17014%54%
55Sales engineers6088,690$55,490 - 128,1309%79%
56Veterinarians6097,770$59,130 - 147,33035%100%
57Electronics engineers, except computer6098,640$63,790 - 128,6304%81%
58Floral designers6031,440$19,620 - 40,3700%55%
59Medical and clinical laboratory technicians6040,300$28,400 - 53,22015%51%
60Special education teachers, middle school5055,980$38,180 - 79,35016%87%
61Dietitians and nutritionists5047,620$34,490 - 66,9909%72%
62Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists5058,880$43,540 - 77,29018%56%
63Surveyors5056,820$42,150 - 82,06024%82%
64Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists5053,470$34,320 - 76,49018%56%
65Sales and related workers, all other5041,190$27,390 - 52,86014%62%
66Chemical engineers4096,540$67,630 - 126,8608%91%
67Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation4051,480$26,590 - 76,4505%58%
68Instructional coordinators4054,860$36,310 - 76,07023%79%
69Rehabilitation counselors4025,640$19,870 - 30,95023%73%
70Financial specialists, all other4060,010$36,760 - 83,73012%50%
71Dentists, general40133,350$63,280 - 9%100%
72Urban and regional planners4055,220$33,700 - 80,40015%92%
73Legislators30 $ - 1%65%
74Chemists3074,470$41,890 - 100,4609%93%
75Occupational health and safety specialists3063,240$46,490 - 83,9708%72%
76Social workers, all other3046,560$34,430 - 61,21018%77%
77Detectives and criminal investigators3059,630$40,020 - 80,29017%54%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Cashiers3,00019,720$16,560 - 24,470-2%10%
2Retail salespersons2,08026,810$16,970 - 41,15012%25%
3Waiters and waitresses1,36021,600$14,710 - 32,04011%14%
4Office clerks, general1,33028,920$18,520 - 40,49013%19%
5Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,29019,560$15,390 - 25,50018%5%
6Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,28029,570$22,480 - 40,50018%7%
7Stock clerks and order fillers1,15028,630$17,430 - 45,950-7%8%
8Teacher assistants1,13026,840$19,020 - 33,98010%18%
9Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,12035,720$22,840 - 51,18013%16%
10Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,12033,450$23,610 - 46,2701%18%
11Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners96028,420$18,960 - 40,43015%4%
12General and operations managers840109,190$53,370 - 2%48%
13First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers75038,780$22,770 - 62,0104%25%
14Landscaping and groundskeeping workers74029,270$20,040 - 40,14018%6%
15Business operations specialists, all other73058,040$32,820 - 90,69021%49%
16Customer service representatives71036,810$21,840 - 55,81025%22%
17Food preparation workers69021,370$16,940 - 27,93015%7%
18First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers69050,360$29,020 - 71,7106%29%
19Maintenance and repair workers, general68039,410$26,640 - 51,42010%6%
20Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer67039,980$30,140 - 51,72010%4%
21Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop65018,290$15,020 - 20,82010%8%
22Packers and packagers, hand61020,390$16,680 - 24,820-11%3%
23Carpenters60050,610$33,380 - 71,38010%6%
24Bus drivers, school58030,800$23,070 - 39,2509%4%
25Automotive service technicians and mechanics57039,880$24,390 - 61,45014%4%
26Receptionists and information clerks57026,380$17,970 - 36,44017%13%
27Executive secretaries and administrative assistants55045,310$33,990 - 60,47015%18%
28Police and sheriff's patrol officers55045,670$30,170 - 64,81011%33%
29Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses54052,780$38,820 - 69,08014%7%
30Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand52026,180$18,430 - 35,6902%5%
31Cooks, restaurant51027,310$20,350 - 34,28012%5%
32First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers51034,290$21,510 - 49,59011%14%
33Medical secretaries50033,040$24,200 - 45,91017%18%
34Home health aides48025,680$21,370 - 31,58049%7%
35Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks48031,950$22,100 - 45,5604%6%
36Child care workers46020,730$16,290 - 26,14018%15%
37Electricians45058,420$30,760 - 93,1207%7%
38Preschool teachers, except special education45027,610$20,510 - 33,95026%43%
39Construction laborers44039,100$27,760 - 54,76011%5%
40First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers43053,930$34,860 - 73,270-4%15%
41Billing and posting clerks and machine operators42035,370$25,470 - 49,5704%15%
42Machinists42040,940$23,710 - 58,180-2%3%
43Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters40047,820$30,950 - 66,07011%4%
44Cooks, fast food38020,700$16,640 - 34,5508%5%
45Truck drivers, light or delivery services38026,620$17,170 - 38,8808%4%
46Dishwashers37019,850$16,840 - 24,59010%3%
47Driver/sales workers37022,840$15,230 - 34,620-4%4%
48Team assemblers37027,960$20,910 - 37,4800%5%
49Security guards35028,710$20,520 - 39,31017%13%
50Fire fighters34043,320$28,740 - 62,34012%18%
51Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers34033,920$23,000 - 47,220-6%14%
52Recreation workers33023,450$17,400 - 32,62013%47%
53Cooks, short order30023,070$17,490 - 30,8305%5%
54Bartenders30020,770$15,080 - 31,33011%17%
55Production workers, all other30028,880$18,740 - 41,6602%5%
56Tellers29027,430$20,970 - 37,63014%16%
57Assemblers and fabricators, all other29025,920$17,620 - 37,190-8%5%
58Sales representatives, services, all other28060,670$29,180 - 144,90028%48%
59Bakers27023,100$17,240 - 32,77010%8%
60Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop27020,680$16,680 - 25,97010%17%
61Computer support specialists27048,600$28,670 - 65,51013%43%
62Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers26048,500$33,820 - 72,8109%3%
63Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors26037,740$19,680 - 54,00027%47%
64Medical assistants25031,560$23,180 - 40,88035%10%
65Bill and account collectors25033,350$21,710 - 47,18023%13%
66First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers25067,200$44,720 - 93,8409%10%
67First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers25062,580$41,690 - 89,1207%13%
68Postal service mail carriers250 1%11%
69Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists25026,690$17,190 - 47,31012%6%
70Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers24030,910$21,910 - 39,970-26%6%
71Counter and rental clerks24029,130$17,990 - 45,50023%16%
72Maids and housekeeping cleaners23023,880$17,570 - 31,45013%5%
73Healthcare support workers, all other22024,680$17,070 - 36,78016%10%
74Office and administrative support workers, all other22020,820$14,230 - 28,760-8%32%
75Industrial truck and tractor operators22032,890$22,770 - 46,320-1%2%
76Cooks, institution and cafeteria21030,090$21,790 - 39,18011%5%
77Amusement and recreation attendants21018,930$16,330 - 26,12024%22%
78Pharmacy technicians20028,120$19,260 - 37,89032%16%
79Dental assistants19036,660$23,500 - 49,67029%9%
80Dental hygienists18078,610$60,710 - 98,56030%33%
81First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers18078,880$43,940 - 102,9404%38%
82Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic18033,520$21,930 - 49,720-6%0%
83Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers17038,710$31,240 - 49,0905%2%
84Helpers--production workers16024,960$17,640 - 35,1000%4%
85Industrial machinery mechanics16050,800$35,580 - 68,1309%5%
86Laundry and dry-cleaning workers15023,910$17,140 - 35,49010%5%
87Automotive body and related repairers15045,920$23,700 - 63,69012%3%
88Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance15033,380$18,120 - 53,7102%11%
89Printing machine operators14040,680$28,550 - 54,650-5%6%
90Production, planning, and expediting clerks14040,910$21,160 - 60,0404%30%
91Payroll and timekeeping clerks14036,380$20,880 - 50,3003%18%
92Paralegals and legal assistants14042,230$26,790 - 60,54022%45%
93Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders14032,050$22,140 - 42,650-12%4%
94Painters, construction and maintenance13033,540$22,560 - 48,46012%6%
95Industrial production managers13088,070$61,720 - 123,800-5%43%
96Cost estimators13059,020$40,720 - 84,68019%32%
97Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers13021,430$15,110 - 34,48012%6%
98Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators13052,230$37,260 - 64,4408%3%
99Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic12027,780$17,690 - 41,000-11%0%
100Structural iron and steel workers120 6%4%
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Jobs More Common Near Haverhill Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health50,4201107.3
Plating and coating machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic27,7801206.8
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders34,6801005.5
Extruding and drawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic33,5201804.9
Occupational therapists63,5902304.7
Structural iron and steel workers 1204
Cooks, short order23,0703003.8
Bakers23,1002703.7
Coating, painting, and spraying machine setters, operators, and tenders32,0501403.2
Veterinary technologists and technicians33,7401203
Bus drivers, school30,8005802.7
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education52,3701,3802.7
Production workers, all other28,8803002.6
Highway maintenance workers37,3201202.6
Fire fighters43,3203402.6
Electrical engineers82,6102102.5
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school55,2902602.4
Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop18,2906502.3
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators44,4501102.3
Recreation workers23,4503302.3
Healthcare support workers, all other24,6802202.3
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers37,9301002.2
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers30,9102402.2
Physical therapists70,8002002.2
Chief executives152,4603402.2
Assemblers and fabricators, all other25,9202902.2
Preschool teachers, except special education27,6104502.1
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors37,7402602.1
Machinists40,9404202.1
Medical secretaries33,0405002.1
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school88,0602202
Library assistants, clerical23,1301102
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists65,9401002
Automotive body and related repairers45,9201502
Speech-language pathologists65,2901102
Dental hygienists78,6101801.9
Driver/sales workers22,8403701.9
Community and social service specialists, all other41,9101001.9
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers48,5002601.9
Teacher assistants26,8401,1301.8
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants29,5701,2801.8
Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education52,7705701.8
Teachers and instructors, all other38,3804501.8
Police and sheriff's patrol officers45,6705501.7
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters47,8204001.7
Amusement and recreation attendants18,9302101.7
Office and administrative support workers, all other20,8202201.7
Industrial production managers88,0701301.7
Automotive service technicians and mechanics39,8805701.7
Molding, coremaking, and casting machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic29,2601001.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Haverhill, Massachusetts Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Management analysts107,1101.46170
Sales managers135,9101.38170
Accountants and auditors81,0401.36390
Computer software engineers, applications104,7601.36240
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products75,5601.34840
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses52,7801.33540
Carpenters50,6101.29600
Cooks, institution and cafeteria30,0901.27210
Self-enrichment education teachers48,7701.27120
Cooks, restaurant27,3101.26510
Construction laborers39,1001.26440
Managers, all other103,9501.26170
Stock clerks and order fillers28,6301.251,150
Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors37,7401.25260
Counter and rental clerks29,1301.25240
Maids and housekeeping cleaners23,8801.25230
Electricians58,4201.25450
Printing machine operators40,6801.24140
Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners28,4201.24960
Customer service representatives36,8101.24710
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists48,7301.24110
Dental hygienists78,6101.24180
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers21,4301.23130
Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants29,5701.231,280
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators52,2301.22130
Computer software engineers, systems software101,1601.22220
Home health aides25,6801.21480
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers29,2701.21740
Teacher assistants26,8401.211,130
Laundry and dry-cleaning workers23,9101.2150
Cooks, fast food20,7001.19380
Computer systems analysts81,7701.19190
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health50,4201.18110
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers48,5001.18260
Coaches and scouts42,2601.18110
Bus drivers, school30,8001.18580
Veterinary technologists and technicians33,7401.17120
Sales representatives, services, all other60,6701.17280
Automotive body and related repairers45,9201.17150
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants45,3101.17550
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators35,3701.17420
Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop20,6801.17270
Parts salespersons35,3801.16110
Tellers27,4301.16290
Computer support specialists48,6001.16270
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers67,2001.16250
Cooks, short order23,0701.16300
Waiters and waitresses21,6001.151,360
Computer and information systems managers116,6101.15150
Dishwashers19,8501.15370

Highest Paying Jobs in Haverhill, Massachusetts Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general192,430 
Physicians and surgeons, all other173,310 
Chief executives152,460340
Sales managers135,910170
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists135,490 
Dentists, general133,35040
Engineering managers128,19070
Computer and information systems managers116,610150
Marketing managers113,54080
Pharmacists112,080130
Lawyers110,680110
General and operations managers109,190840
Management analysts107,110170
Computer software engineers, applications104,760240
Managers, all other103,950170
Construction managers103,260 
Computer software engineers, systems software101,160220
Electronics engineers, except computer98,64060
Veterinarians97,77060
Chemical engineers96,54040
Financial managers92,700270
Logisticians92,29050
Sales engineers88,69060
Industrial production managers88,070130
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school88,060220
Personal financial advisors86,650 
Physician assistants85,990 
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers83,32040
Mechanical engineers83,180180
Electrical engineers82,610210
Computer systems analysts81,770190
Medical and health services managers81,180150
Accountants and auditors81,040390
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers78,880180
Dental hygienists78,610180
Administrative services managers76,200110
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary76,19040
Civil engineers75,730100
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products75,560840
Chemists74,47030
Education administrators, postsecondary74,44080
Industrial engineers72,150120
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives71,23060
Social and community service managers71,07070
Public relations specialists70,960100
Physical therapists70,800200
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products70,680240
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors69,83070
Network systems and data communications analysts68,58080
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators67,45030

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