Advertisement
Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$122,150
- Barnstable$117,680
- Worcester$114,130
- Pittsfield$113,890
- Amherst$109,000
- Springfield$104,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $122,150 | $119,300 | $97,660 | $88,968 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $117,680 | $110,200 | $98,010 | $86,054 | 98 |
| Worcester | $114,130 | $109,250 | $90,330 | $83,734 | 103 |
| Pittsfield | $113,890 | $108,570 | $94,010 | $83,577 | 95 |
| Amherst | $109,000 | $106,490 | $86,370 | $80,382 | 100 |
| Springfield | $104,080 | $98,380 | $81,030 | $77,166 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Mechanical Engineers salary in other states
More about pay in Massachusetts
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.