As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Massachusetts is $103,021, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,981 weekly, or $8,585 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $86,197 to $114,132. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,215) and 75th percentile ($108,837), while top earners (90th percentile) make $114,132 per year. This $14,622 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Forensic Engineer often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Forensic 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
Forensic Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $86,197 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $94,215 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $103,021 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $108,837 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $114,132 MA August 01, 2026
25% $94,215 10% $86,197 90% $114,132 75% $108,837 $103,021 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $108,359 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $110,396 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $109,543 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $110,637 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $109,567 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $114,899 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $109,479 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $114,885 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $114,894 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $112,845 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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