Automation Controls Engineer Salary in Boston, MA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automation Controls Engineer in Boston, MA is $91,828. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,200 to a high of $119,154, with most professionals earning between $79,984 and $106,132.

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Understanding of various types of mechanical systems is desired, preferably with steam heating, chilled water, HVAC, and process piping/pumping systems.

October 11, 2022

Develop and implement control strategies including programming of PLC's (programmable logic controllers), operator interface design, system implementation, start-up and commissioning of systems such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and DF1.

December 19, 2022

Support of Flexicon Applications Engineers, Regional Sales Managers, and field sales representatives pertaining to the controls scope of supply.

January 25, 2023

Designing, reviewing, and modifying regulatory and advanced regulatory control loops and regulatory loop tuning, alarm and point configuration and console operator HMI graphics.

February 06, 2023

Manage projects so that they are completed on schedule and within budget and result in process/production equipment that operates in accordance to specifications.

March 11, 2023

Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes and quality traceability control implementation.

March 19, 2023

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality and lead-time limits.

April 07, 2023

Provide engineering expertise in how electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems operate over a wide spectrum of applications and environments to improve the design and development of innovative forklifts and material handling equipment.

April 13, 2023

Assisting engineering and plant personnel in scope of work definition, equipment specification, quote development and integration management for all controls related projects at assigned plants.

April 15, 2023

Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, theorems & mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement & development of technologies.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Automation Controls Engineer in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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79984

106132

91828

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

81365

109652

93737

What is the average salary for Automation Controls Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Automation Controls Engineer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Automation Controls Engineer ranges from $79,984 to $106,132 with the average base salary of $91,828. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,365 to $109,652 with the average total cash compensation of $93,737.

View Average Salary for Automation Controls Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,828	$79,984 - $106,132
Bonus	$1,908	$1,382 - $3,521
Total Pay	$93,737	$81,365 - $109,652

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Automation Controls Engineer Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,984 - $106,132	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,984 - $106,132	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,984 - $106,132	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,984 - $106,132	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,984 - $106,132	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,984 - $106,132	COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%

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