Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $119,300 | $107,639 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $57.36 | $51.75 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $112,760.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $129,363 | $91,000 | $169,000 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Massachusetts is $119,300, or about $57.36 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Massachusetts is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Massachusetts typically earn from $91,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 7,680 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $119,300, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.