verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$149,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$71.86/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
990
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$141,333 #19 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Massachusetts, explained

Aerospace engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $149,470 per year ($71.86 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $89,750, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $217,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $149,470 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $149,470 is worth about $141,333 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #19 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,750
$43.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$149,470
$71.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$217,840
$104.73/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $149,470 $141,333
Vermont $144,400 $147,410 +$5,070
New York $130,330 $120,764 +$19,140
Connecticut $129,500 $124,988 +$19,970

Aerospace Engineer in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Massachusetts?

Aerospace engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $149,470 per year ($71.86 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay aerospace engineers well?

At $149,470, Massachusetts pays 11% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 990 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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