How much does an Automotive Designer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Designer in Boston, MA is $78,320. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,188 to $86,488, with most professionals earning between $62,785 and $93,924.

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Automotive Designer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $62,785 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $70,188 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $78,320 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $86,488 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Designer Salary $93,924 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $70,188 10% $62,785 90% $93,924 75% $86,488 $78,320 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Designer ?

Automotive design is the process of developing the appearance, and to some extent the ergonomics, of motor vehicles, including automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, buses, coaches, and vans. The functional design and development of a modern motor vehicle is typically done by a large team from many different disciplines included within automotive engineering, however, design roles are not associated with requirements for Professional or Chartered-Engineer qualifications. Automotive design in this context is primarily concerned with developing the visual appearance or aesthetics of the vehicle, th...

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  1. This Job:

    Automotive Designer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Industrial Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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