How much does an Engineering Consultant make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Engineering Consultant in Boston, MA is $165,000. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $153,656 to $169,443, with most professionals earning between $143,328 and $173,488.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Engineering Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $143,328 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $153,656 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $165,000 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $169,443 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Engineering Consultant Salary $173,488 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $153,656 10% $143,328 90% $173,488 75% $169,443 $165,000 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Engineering Consultant ?

Engineering consulting is the practice of performing engineering as a consultant. It assists in the development of both public and private companies. This development can be in a variety of different ways including process management, idea organization, product design, fabrication, branding, and marketing. Engineering consulting firms require engineers from multiple disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical, industrial, and agricultural. This diversity is necessary to cover the wide variety of potential projects that could be presented to the firm...

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    Engineer V

    10 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Consultant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineering Senior Manager


    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Engineering Consultant in Boston, MA. The base salary for Engineering Consultant ranges from $153,656 to $169,443 with the average base salary of $165,000. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $153,656 to $169,443 with the average total cash compensation of $165,000.

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