Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Massachusetts
$177,030avg. a year
$85.11 an hour · 3,150 employed
Computer Hardware Engineers in Massachusetts earn an average of $177,030 a year. That is $14,360 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $162,670. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $176,740.
$167,600Median pay
$85.11Average hourly
+28%Avg. pay since 2020
#3Of 40 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for computer hardware engineers by metro area. Swipe to see all 3.
12,840 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$176,740
$84.97 an hour
2140 jobs
Worcester, MA
$158,400
$76.16 an hour
3460 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$129,070
$62.05 an hour
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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts computer hardware engineers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $162,670 | $78.21 |
| Massachusetts | $177,030 | $85.11 |
| New York | $164,770 | $79.22 |
| New Hampshire | $135,050 | $64.93 |
| Rhode Island | $123,300 | $59.28 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Civil Engineers$117,330
- Industrial Engineers$117,540
- Mechanical Engineers$121,430
- Electrical Engineers$130,190
- Engineers, All Other$134,140
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$151,960
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do computer hardware engineers make in Massachusetts?
The average is $177,030 a year, and the median is $167,600. That is $14,360 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $162,670.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$85.11 an hour on average; the median is $80.58.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($176,740), followed by Worcester, MA ($158,400). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($129,070).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #3 of 41 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-2061. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national computer hardware engineers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.