How much does a mechanical engineer make in Massachusetts?
$119,300a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Massachusetts. That is $57.36 an hour or $9,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.36
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,570Median: $119,300Highest 10%: $166,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,570 | $38.25 | |
| 25th | $96,440 | $46.37 | |
| Median | $119,300 | $57.36 | |
| 75th | $140,600 | $67.59 | |
| 90th | $166,500 | $80.04 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $119,300 |
| Providence, RI | $111,400 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $110,200 |
| Worcester, MA | $109,300 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $108,600 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $106,500 |
| Springfield, MA | $98,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 6. Alaska | $124,300 |
| 7. Maryland | $122,900 |
| 8. Louisiana | $119,500 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $119,300 |
| 10. Wyoming | $117,800 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $116,200 |
| 12. Texas | $112,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $57.36 ($119,300 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $119,300 against $104,100 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays mechanical engineers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $119,300 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.