As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Boston, MA is $101,739, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,957 weekly, or $8,478 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Boston, MA vary widely, spanning from $83,620 to $119,664. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,255) and 75th percentile ($111,122), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,664 per year. This $18,867 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Boston Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 2.5% higher than national averages. However, Boston currently ranks 63 statewide for Electrical Systems Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Electrical Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $83,620 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $92,255 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $101,739 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $111,122 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $119,664 Boston, MA May 18, 2021
25% $92,255 10% $83,620 90% $119,664 75% $111,122 $101,739 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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