Electrical Engineers Salary in Massachusetts

Electrical engineers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $131,650 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($116,570), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the electrical engineers average at $130,190 and the median at $127,720 for 5,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $125,100.

Electrical Engineers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$131,650
Worcester$127,780
Barnstable$126,280
Springfield$119,800
Amherst$118,150
Pittsfield$116,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$131,650	$128,610	$100,030	$94,986	108
Worcester	$127,780	$129,720	$105,370	$92,535	103
Barnstable	$126,280	$121,530	$100,510	$91,584	98
Springfield	$119,800	$113,330	$93,030	$87,439	96
Amherst	$118,150	$116,710	$89,650	$86,361	100
Pittsfield	$116,570	$114,930	$73,010	$85,328	95

*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.

Electrical Engineers salary in other states

Electrical 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 17-2071.
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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