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Human Factors Engineering Director Salary in Massachusetts

How much does a Human Factors Engineering Director make in Massachusetts?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Human Factors Engineering Director in Massachusetts is $227,900 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $110.

However, a Human Factors Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $265,536
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $209,500 to $247,600
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $192,748
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Human Factors Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $247,600 $20,633 $4,762 $119
Average $227,900 $18,992 $4,383 $110
25th Percentile $209,500 $17,458 $4,029 $101
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Key Factors That Influence Human Factors Engineering Director Salaries

A Human Factors Engineering Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Human Factors Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Human Factors Engineering Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $216,677
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $218,334
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $220,543
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $223,857
  • Expert (over 8 years): $227,999
Levels Salary
Entry Level Human Factors Engineering Director$216,677
Intermediate Level Human Factors Engineering Director$218,334
Senior Level Human Factors Engineering Director$220,543
Specialist Level Human Factors Engineering Director$223,857
Expert Level Human Factors Engineering Director$227,999
$216,677 0 yr
$218,334 < 2 yrs
$220,543 2-4 yrs
$223,857 5-8 yrs
$227,999 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Human Factors Engineering Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Agawam: $216,100
  • Amherst: $217,600
  • Barre: $219,800

Human Factors Engineering Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Human Factors Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $255,121. While startup companies pay approximate $215,826.

Human Factors Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$215,826
Growth Stage51~500$228,262
Established501~5000$246,364
Enterprise5000+$255,121

Human Factors Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Human Factors Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 53% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 26% above the average. In contrast, Human Factors Engineering Director positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Human Factors Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Human Factors Engineering Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$287,154$138.026%
Pharmaceuticals$275,759$133.021%
Financial Services$264,364$127.016%
Biotechnology$262,085$126.015%
Internet$259,806$125.014%

Human Factors Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Human Factors Engineering Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$209,500
Average $227,900/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $247,600 $20,633 $4,762 $119
Average $227,900 $18,992 $4,383 $110
25th Percentile $209,500 $17,458 $4,029 $101

Human Factors Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

Human Factors Engineering Director
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For a Human Factors Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Product Research & Development role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $297,690 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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