Policy Analyst Salary in Lowell, Massachusetts

How much does a Policy Analyst make in Lowell, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Policy Analyst in Lowell, MA is $39,441. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $30,317 to a high of $51,817, with most professionals earning between $34,665 and $45,919.

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Performs expert analysis and critical thinking, assesses complex programmatic issues, conducts risk analysis, and proposes innovative and achievable solutions.

January 30, 2023

Provides analysis on issues and policy recommendations in formulating decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs and in the design/development and evaluation of the ongoing and/or new program issues.

October 20, 2022

Develops short and long range plans and recommendations as to the best methods to utilize to meet organizational goals, objectives and to adapt to changing needs based on knowledge of known and projected program or organizational requirements.

November 07, 2022

Assist in communications-related activities on drug use, abuse, misuse, and overdose that are distinct from those of the Communications Team given the differentiation of key audiences, including Congressional members and staff, and federal and external partner organizations.

November 28, 2022

Demonstrated experience supporting a positive, professional, and productive work relationship with high-level clients based on individual level of expertise, quality of work, personality, and ability to deliver the desired product.

February 21, 2023

Requires occasional on-site visits to community clinics with possible exposure to working conditions at a community clinic.

March 04, 2023

Draft and create a strategy for disseminating stories that highlight public health successes attained as a result of overdose-related funding to states, territories, tribes, and/or local communities, Planning, drafting, and editing for distribution a quarterly newsletter under the authorship of the Division Director and for broad circulation among partner networks.

April 23, 2023

Actively participates and leads meetings with external stakeholders.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Policy Analyst in Lowell, MA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

34665

45919

39441

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

35190

46918

39658

What is the average salary for Policy Analyst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Policy Analyst in Lowell, MA. The base salary for Policy Analyst ranges from $34,665 to $45,919 with the average base salary of $39,441. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,190 to $46,918 with the average total cash compensation of $39,658.

View Average Salary for Policy Analyst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$39,441	$34,665 - $45,919
Bonus	$216	$524 - $999
Total Pay	$39,658	$35,190 - $46,918

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Policy Analyst Salary Near Lowell, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,800 - $47,422	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Methuen, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,934 - $44,951	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Lawrence, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,934 - $44,951	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,800 - $47,422	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Nashua, NH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,443 - $45,625	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Salem, NH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,934 - $44,951	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA

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About Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local fi...

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