What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Boston?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Boston is USD 130,550 - USD 175,025 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Boston compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in Boston it is USD 126,502 - USD 171,569.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in Boston

Based on 274 job listings - Boston, United States 2026

-34.9% vs 2025

Average salary

$126,502 - $171,569

Median salary

$130,550 - $175,025

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$57K

25th percentile$103K

Median$131K

75th percentile$160K

90th percentile$197K

50% of professionals earn between $102,750 - $160,000 USD

The median salary is $130,550

Compare with national average

Boston

Average salary

126,502 - 171,569

Median salary

130,550 - 175,025

274 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

49,189 job openings

Other cities

New York3,260 job openings

San Francisco1,559 job openings

Chicago918 job openings

Seattle894 job openings

Austin871 job openings

Atlanta844 job openings

Dallas723 job openings

Tucson690 job openings

Washington572 job openings

Charlotte557 job openings

Denver300 job openings

Houston294 job openings

Phoenix250 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Boston, United States is USD 126,502 - USD 171,569 per year in 2026, based on 274 job listings.

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