How much does an electrical engineer make in Massachusetts?
$127,700a year
Median yearly pay for electrical engineers in Massachusetts. That is $61.40 an hour or $10,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.40
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,140Median: $127,700Highest 10%: $176,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,140 | $37.57 | |
| 25th | $100,000 | $48.08 | |
| Median | $127,700 | $61.40 | |
| 75th | $160,900 | $77.36 | |
| 90th | $176,500 | $84.84 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $129,700 |
| Boston, MA | $128,600 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $121,500 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $116,700 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $114,900 |
| Providence, RI | $114,700 |
| Springfield, MA | $113,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical engineers.
| 5. Washington | $132,700 |
| 6. Texas | $129,500 |
| 7. Idaho | $129,300 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $127,700 |
| 9. Delaware | $127,000 |
| 10. Alaska | $126,000 |
| 11. Alabama | $125,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $61.40 ($127,700 a year).
Do electrical engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $127,700 against $120,600 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for electrical engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays electrical engineers the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $129,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.