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Engineering Manager Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$96.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $139,909/year ($11,659/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Engineering Managers (3rd of 51), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 7,690 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $201,430 a year — though pay ranges from $137,750 for newcomers to $286,410 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $137,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $166,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $201,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $226,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $286,410 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,690 Engineering Manager jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Engineering Manager salary of $201,430 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 $139,909 — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
| Gross (median) | $201,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$37,077 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$14,373 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$10,072 |
| Take-home (annual) | $139,909 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $11,659 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Massachusetts?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Massachusetts is $201,430 per year ($96.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $166,430 and $226,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $201,430, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $139,909 per year ($11,659 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.5%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,690 Engineering Manager 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.