May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Boston, MA
The median annual salary is $119,300, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$119,300
Mean annual salary
$122,150
Employment estimate
6,890
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $119,300 |
| Mean annual salary | $122,150 |
| 10th percentile | $80,280 |
| 25th percentile | $97,660 |
| 50th percentile | $119,300 |
| 75th percentile | $140,870 |
| 90th percentile | $166,900 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Boston, MA median
- $119,300
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 14.6%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Boston, MA earn 14.6% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $97,660–$140,870.
- BLS estimates employment at 6,890 workers in this metro area.