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Boston engineer salary

Estimate

Updated January 2025

What engineers earn in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton metro, with a full breakdown by role.

Typical pay

$142,175

Boston

Top earners

$218,553

Higher end

vs national

+22% vs national

U.S. $116,537

State

MA

Massachusetts

Engineers in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton metro earn an estimated $142,175, +22% vs national, with top earners near $218,553. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.

Engineering pay by role in Boston

Estimated pay for each discipline in Boston. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.

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What affects engineering pay in Boston

  • ▹Local market. Boston pay runs +22% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Massachusetts statewide estimate.
  • ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
  • ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
  • ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Boston, raising or lowering local pay.

Engineer salaries in Boston — FAQ

How much do engineers make in Boston?
Engineers in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton metro earn an estimated median of $142,175 per year — 22% above the national average — with top earners near $218,553. These are labeled estimates: geographic pay is modeled from BLS OEWS national baselines adjusted by a local cost-of-labor index, not a direct BLS metro/state wage.
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Boston?
Engineering Managers have the highest estimated pay in Boston, around $201,751 (median). Local industry concentration shifts which disciplines command the biggest premium.
How does engineering pay in Boston compare to the national average?
The estimated Boston engineering median of $142,175 is 22% above the national average of $116,537, and usually runs above the Massachusetts statewide estimate.
Source details

Blended engineering estimate for Boston: BLS OEWS national engineering median adjusted by a 1.22× cost-of-labor index.

Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →

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