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How much does an installation make in Boston?

$60,230a year

Median yearly pay for installations in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $28.96 an hour or $5,019 a month.

Hourly
$28.96
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
23 of 354
Jobs in the area
950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,990Median: $60,230Highest 10%: $96,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,990$20.67
25th$48,640$23.38
Median$60,230$28.96
75th$74,170$35.66
90th$96,520$46.40

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for installations.

Worcester, MA$62,760
Providence, RI$58,620
Springfield, MA$57,740
Installation salary in Massachusetts Installation salary in all states

Related jobs in Boston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$119,500
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$111,500
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$103,100
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$95,520
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$94,970
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$93,280
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$79,020
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$78,560
Heating$78,530
Medical Equipment Repairer$78,480
Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an installation make an hour in Boston?

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $28.96 ($60,230 a year).

Do installations make more in Boston than the national average?

Yes: $60,230 against $49,230 nationally, 22% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $59,890, so Boston pays 1% more.

Where does Boston rank for installation pay?

23 of 354 metro areas with data.

How much does an installation make starting out in Boston?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,520 or more.

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.