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Civil Engineer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$51.31 per hour · take-home ≈ $78,578/year ($6,548/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,450 Civil Engineer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Civil Engineer salary of $106,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,578 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $106,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,651 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,165 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,337 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,578 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,548 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Massachusetts is $106,730 per year ($51.31 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,570 and $134,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $106,730, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $78,578 per year ($6,548 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 9,450 Civil Engineer jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.