SQL Database Engineer Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does an SQL Database Engineer make in Boston, MA? The average SQL Database Engineer salary in Boston, MA is $89,972 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $78,418 and $105,068. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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SQL Database Administrator with Security Clearance
Lawelawe Defense Inc - FORT KNOX , KY
Who we are Lawelawe is a Native Hawaiian Owned Small Disadvantaged Business (NHO SDB) that specializes in providing a range of services to federal government cl
- 2 days ago
SQL Database Administrator with Security Clearance
Maximus Inc - COLORADO SPRINGS , CO
Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a SQL Database Administrator to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems
- 2 days ago
SQL Server Database Administrator with Security Clearance
ManTech International - TAMPA , FL
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented SQL Server Database Administrator to join our team in the Tampa, Florida. Responsibilities include but a
- 2 days ago
SQL Developer / Database Administrator with Security Clearance
HumanIT Solutions LLC - BEAVERCREEK , OH
Title SQL Developer / Database Administrator Clearance Requirements Secret / Top Secret Certification Requirements 8570 Certification Location Beavercreek, OH D
- 2 days ago
NCIS SQL Database Administrator | Top Secret clearance with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - QUANTICO , VA
Transform technology into opportunity as a SQL Database Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matte
- 2 days ago
Sr Database Developer / Administrator / SQL / ETL - active Secre with Security Clearance
General Dynamics Information Technology - JACKSONVILLE , FL
Sr Database Developer/Administrator Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Sr Database Developer/Administratorwith GDIT supporting TSA. This posi
- 2 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of SQL Database Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for SQL Database Engineer ranges from $78,418 to $105,068 with the average base salary of $89,972. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,922 to $108,676 with the average total cash compensation of $91,783.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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