Civil Engineers Salary in Massachusetts

Civil engineers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $119,010 a year) and the least in Amherst ($104,740), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $117,330 and the median at $106,730 for 9,450 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$119,010
Barnstable$113,420
Pittsfield$111,760
Worcester$108,770
Springfield$106,410
Amherst$104,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$119,010	$107,670	$85,690	$86,923	108
Barnstable	$113,420	$96,680	$81,860	$83,270	98
Pittsfield	$111,760	$100,810	$78,390	$82,185	95
Worcester	$108,770	$101,770	$80,800	$80,231	103
Springfield	$106,410	$99,790	$79,770	$78,689	96
Amherst	$104,740	$103,350	$80,940	$77,598	100

*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.

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil Engineers salary by city and state

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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 17-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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