Equinix BO1

Boston's economy runs on world-class universities and the biotech corridor they feed (Harvard, MIT, Kendall Square, the Longwood medical area), defense and aerospace research (Raytheon, MIT Lincoln Lab), financial services (Fidelity, State Street), and healthcare. Data centers here serve research institutions, financial firms, and enterprise tenants rather than hyperscalers — the seven tracked facilities and 2,481 NAICS 518 jobs (estimated) make this a small, specialized market focused on low-latency and research workloads.

The trades labor market is compact but well-paid. Electricians at 13,410 workers earn $79,910 median, anchored by the strong IBEW Local 103 union presence. HVAC technicians earn nearly the same at $78,530, which is rare among major metros — and again makes HVAC an unusually attractive credential given the shorter apprenticeship. The IT manager median of $214,960 reflects the biotech and finance sectors paying top-of-market for technical leadership.

For a trades worker, Boston's small data center footprint means you should think of it as one layered opportunity inside a much larger commercial, biotech, and university construction market. Strong union wages, exceptional benefits, and steady non-DC fallback work make this a stable career market more than a growth bet. Best for established electricians and HVAC techs who value the IBEW pension structure.