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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$115,800/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.67/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
1,880
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,496 #18 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Massachusetts, explained

Environmental engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $115,800 per year ($55.67 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $77,150, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $172,920. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $115,800 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $115,800 is worth about $109,496 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #18 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,150
$37.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$115,800
$55.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,920
$83.13/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $115,800 $109,496
Connecticut $114,710 $110,713 +$1,090
New York $101,270 $93,837 +$14,530
Rhode Island $101,140 $98,885 +$14,660
Vermont $92,580 $94,510 +$23,220
New Hampshire $88,610 $85,067 +$27,190

Environmental Engineer in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Massachusetts?

Environmental engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $115,800 per year ($55.67 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay environmental engineers well?

At $115,800, Massachusetts pays 8% above the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 1,880 work in the state.

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