Professional Engineer Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Professional Engineer make in Boston, MA? The average Professional Engineer salary in Boston, MA is $120,783 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $110,650 and $134,067. 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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Resident Professional Engineer - Technology Company - To 200k/Year

AllSearch Recruiting - Honolulu , HI

Resident Professional Engineer - Technology Company - Base Salary to 200k/year - Honolulu, HI * Our client is a full-service technology company that provides services in the areas of aerospace ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Civil Engineer (Professional Engineer)

gpac - West Palm Beach , FL

A well-established, growing engineering firm, with a location in the area, is looking for a Professional Civil Engineer. They work hard to ensure projects are planned, designed, and managed to meet ...

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Water Resources Engineer / Professional Engineering / Billings MT

Northern Engineering & Consulting - Spokane , WA

We are currently seeking a seasoned Water Resources Engineer (Professional Engineer - P.E.) to join our team in Billings, Montana. In this role, you will provide expert technical guidance for various ...

ZipRecruiter - 26 days ago

Professional Engineer

Krazan & Associates, Inc. - Corona , CA

The Professional Engineer will support and assist our geotechnical engineering and Construction Testing & Inspection staff as directed. Position Responsibilities: * Conducts a variety of field ...

LinkedIn - 35 days ago

Professional Engineer - Roadway

Horrocks Engineers, Inc. - Albuquerque , NM

As a Professional Engineer for Roadway, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish. Responsibilities, Expectations, and Duties: * Design and analysis of ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago

Civil/Coastal Professional Engineer

Noble Consultants, Inc. - Irvine , CA

Professional Civil Engineer in the Engineering Division; focused on continuing career as a technical expert and/or project manager for Civil Works. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who can ...

LinkedIn - 61 days ago

What does a Professional Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Professional Engineer

Participate in industry organizations to stay current with business trends and develop business opportunities.

December 21, 2022

Review temporary encroachment permits and recommend approval or require design changes for work in the State right-of-way, traffic impact studies, to ensure designs meet department standards.

February 17, 2023

Attend public meetings, public forums and open-house events to discuss project details and answer questions from the public, as required.

April 26, 2023

Prepare project specifications, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties as directed by the Project Manager.

May 06, 2023

Demonstrated IT experience working with a broad range network and telecommunications hardware and software with centralized management in an enterprise environment.

May 13, 2023

Assists with communication of work scope changes with clients, preparation of contract change orders, obtaining work scope changes and approvals from clients with written authorizations.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Professional Engineer in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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110650

134067

120783

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114482

141696

125727

What is the average salary for Professional Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Professional Engineer ranges from $110,650 to $134,067 with the average base salary of $120,783. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,482 to $141,696 with the average total cash compensation of $125,727.

View Average Salary for Professional Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$120,783	$110,650 - $134,067
Bonus	$4,943	$3,832 - $7,629
Total Pay	$125,727	$114,482 - $141,696

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Professional Engineer Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,213 - $134,749	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,213 - $134,749	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,213 - $134,749	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,213 - $134,749	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,213 - $134,749	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,213 - $134,749	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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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 city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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