How much does an engineer make in Massachusetts?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Massachusetts. That is $63.11 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.11
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,740Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $187,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| 25th | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.11 | |
| 75th | $162,500 | $78.11 | |
| 90th | $187,000 | $89.91 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $133,900 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $125,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $114,300 |
| Providence, RI | $110,500 |
| Worcester, MA | $108,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 6. Washington | $134,600 |
| 7. Colorado | $132,600 |
| 8. New Jersey | $132,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $131,300 |
| 10. Idaho | $131,000 |
| 11. California | $130,900 |
| 12. Maryland | $129,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $63.11 ($131,300 a year).
Do engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $122,900 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays engineers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $133,900 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.