Engineers, All Other pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $152,820 or more. The middle half of other engineers in Worcester earn between $87,770 and $136,050.
- $67K10th
- $88K25th
- $108KMedian
- $136K75th
- $153K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,140 | $9,428 | $54.39 |
| Median | $108,220 | $9,018 | $52.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,770 | $7,314 | $42.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $136,050 | $11,338 | $65.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other engineers in Worcester earn 16% less than the Massachusetts average ($134,140) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $113,140 | $108,220 | $67,010 | $152,820 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $134,140 | $131,260 | $83,740 | $187,010 | 2,850 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $113,140, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $83,087 a year, or $6,924 a month and $3,196 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for other engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $113,140 buys what about $110,356 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineers, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($137,480).
- Boston$137,480
- Pittsfield$128,470
- Springfield$118,790
- Worcester$113,140
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
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Engineers, All Other salary in Worcester: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in Worcester?
$54.40 an hour on average, and $52.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in Worcester?
About $83,087 a year ($6,924 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,140. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other engineers earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
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 17-2199; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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