Environmental Engineers Salary in Massachusetts

Environmental engineers in Massachusetts earn the most in Pittsfield (average $129,150 a year) and the least in Barnstable ($114,540), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the environmental engineers average at $119,180 and the median at $115,800 for 1,880 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $112,910.

Environmental Engineers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Pittsfield$129,150
Boston$115,370
Springfield$114,580
Barnstable$114,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Pittsfield	$129,150	$119,190	$91,140	$93,403	95
Boston	$115,370	$109,620	$85,450	$84,544	108
Springfield	$114,580	$105,430	$78,160	$84,028	96
Barnstable	$114,540	$107,270	$82,280	$84,002	98

*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.

Environmental Engineers salary in other states

Environmental Engineers salary by city and state

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 17-2081.
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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