What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Boston?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Boston is USD 113,450 - USD 181,900 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 105,370 - USD 160,200.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in Boston

Based on 636 job listings - Boston, United States 2026

-29.1% vs 2025

Average salary

$105,370 - $160,200

Median salary

$113,450 - $181,900

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$11K

25th percentile$89K

Median$113K

75th percentile$140K

90th percentile$166K

50% of professionals earn between $89,300 - $140,454 USD

The median salary is $113,450

Compare with national average

Boston

Average salary

105,370 - 160,200

Median salary

113,450 - 181,900

636 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

53,698 job openings

Other cities

New York4,086 job openings

San Francisco1,561 job openings

Austin1,215 job openings

Seattle1,068 job openings

Atlanta1,046 job openings

Chicago936 job openings

Dallas897 job openings

Charlotte497 job openings

Washington473 job openings

Denver452 job openings

Houston414 job openings

Richmond414 job openings

San Jose398 job openings

Los Angeles354 job openings

Phoenix332 job openings

Columbus278 job openings

California262 job openings

Mclean259 job openings

Plano254 job openings

Sunnyvale254 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Boston, United States is USD 105,370 - USD 160,200 per year in 2026, based on 636 job listings.

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