Civil Engineers salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $85,690–$135,290
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #33 of 243
Civil Engineers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $107,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,970 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $100,840 and 1% above the MA statewide median of $106,730. It ranks #33 of 243 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,970 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Boston
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| STV Incorporated | $115,024 | 5 |
| GEI Consultants | $104,172 | 6 |
| Green International Affiliates | $98,654 | 5 |
| Simpson Gumpertz & Heger | $98,654 | 5 |
Civil Engineers pay in other MA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $101,770 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $100,810 |
| Springfield, MA | $99,790 |
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Questions
What is the average Civil Engineers salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $107,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,970 jobs pay between $85,690 and $135,290. The 10th percentile is $79,580 and the 90th is $167,360.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Civil Engineers?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $100,840 and 1% above the MA statewide median of $106,730. It ranks #33 of 243 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Civil Engineers make an hour in Boston?
About $51.76 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $107,670 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $41.20–$65.04 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Civil Engineers the most in Boston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were STV Incorporated ($115,024), GEI Consultants ($104,172), Green International Affiliates ($98,654). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.