How much does a Mechanical Engineering Consultant make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineering Consultant in Boston, MA is $188,187. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $172,171 to $204,429, with most professionals earning between $157,590 and $219,216.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Mechanical Engineering Consultant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Engineering Consultant in Boston, MA. The base salary for Mechanical Engineering Consultant ranges from $172,171 to $204,429 with the average base salary of $188,187. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $180,040 to $220,038 with the average total cash compensation of $198,603.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $188,187 $172,171 - $204,429
Bonus $10,416 $7,869 - $15,610
Total Pay $198,603 $180,040 - $220,038
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,171 - $204,429 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,171 - $204,429 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,171 - $204,429 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,171 - $204,429 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,171 - $204,429 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $172,171 - $204,429 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Mechanical Engineering LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $56,219 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,174
JOB TITLE Head of Mechanical Engineering LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $257,545 MAXIMUM SALARY $291,138
JOB TITLE Mechanical Engineering Director LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $199,319 MAXIMUM SALARY $239,212
JOB TITLE Mechanical Engineering Manager LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $142,219 MAXIMUM SALARY $173,276
JOB TITLE Mechanical Engineering Supervisor LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $99,958 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,024
JOB TITLE Instructor - Mechanical Engineering LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $66,771 MAXIMUM SALARY $85,260
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