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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$57.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,793/year ($7,233/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $119,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $140,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,680 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $119,300 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 $86,793 — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
| Gross (median) | $119,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,416 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,126 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$5,965 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,793 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,233 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Massachusetts?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Massachusetts is $119,300 per year ($57.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,440 and $140,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $119,300, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $86,793 per year ($7,233 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.2%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,680 Mechanical 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.