How much does a City Engineer make in Boston, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a City Engineer in Boston, MA is $122,729. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $115,251 to $132,383, with most professionals earning between $108,443 and $141,173.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $108,443 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $115,251 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $122,729 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $132,383 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $141,173 Boston,MA March 01, 2025
25% $115,251 10% $108,443 90% $141,173 75% $132,383 $122,729 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 City Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for City Engineer ranges from $115,251 to $132,383 with the average base salary of $122,729. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,251 to $132,383 with the average total cash compensation of $122,729.

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