As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Massachusetts is $119,084, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,290 weekly, or $9,924 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $103,812 to $133,453. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($111,090) and 75th percentile ($126,605), while top earners (90th percentile) make $133,453 per year. This $15,515 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts City Engineer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $103,812 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $111,090 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $119,084 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $126,605 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $133,453 MA July 01, 2026
25% $111,090 10% $103,812 90% $133,453 75% $126,605 $119,084 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $121,062 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $123,338 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $122,385 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $123,607 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $122,411 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $128,368 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $122,313 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $128,353 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $128,363 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $126,073 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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