salary$107,670 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,580per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,360per year
Jobs in the area7,970people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 34.7% of the median civil engineer salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $107,670 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $79,580 and $167,360.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 34.7% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.