Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians is $30.00 an hour ($62,390 a year). About 1,090 people work in this job there.

$30.00Median hourly pay
$62,390–$83,550Middle half of workers, yearly
1,090People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($74,510). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($62,390).

Pay range for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$27.41$57,010
25% of workers$30.00$62,390
Half of workers (median)$30.00$62,390
75% of workers$40.17$83,550
90% of workers$46.01$95,700

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Worcester$72,650120
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$62,3901,090
Springfield$59,21090

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +1.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78,190
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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74,250

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.