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Engineer salary in Boston, MA (Updated 2026)

How much does an Engineer make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$124,565
9%
above national average
Average $124,565
Low $79,018
High $196,368

The average salary for a engineer is $124,565 per year in Boston, MA. 168 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Engineer job openings in Boston, MA

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Analytics Engineer
Boston, MA
$185,000 - $210,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dandy
 
$244,500per year
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Red Hat
 
$238,442per year
Oracle
 
$237,550per year
Fidelity TalentSource
 
$226,304per year
CAREER STAFFING
 
$225,000per year
Edelman Financial Engines
 
$220,000per year

Highest paying cities for Engineers near Boston, MA

  1. Natick, MA
    $142,342 per year
  2. Cambridge, MA
    $132,449 per year
  3. Waltham, MA
    $125,385 per year
  4. Boston, MA
    $124,565 per year
  5. Norwood, MA
    $106,135 per year

Where can an Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Boston, MA?

Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $106,451 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

Job openings
Average $102,530 per year