Mechanical Engineer Salary in Boston, MA
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The median mechanical engineer in the Boston area earns $119,300 a year ($57.36 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and about the same as the Massachusetts median ($119,300). Half of the 6,890 mechanical engineers there earn between $97,660 and $140,870.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,280 | $79,570 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $97,660 | $96,440 | $84,130 |
| Median | $119,300 | $119,300 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $140,870 | $140,590 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $166,900 | $166,480 | $164,340 |
| Average | $122,150 | $121,430 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 6,890 | 7,680 | 296,810 |
Boston, MA ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Similar jobs in Boston, MA
- Civil Engineer: $107,670
- Industrial Engineer: $118,970
- Electrical Engineer: $128,610
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.