Civil Engineers Salary in Watertown, MA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Watertown, MA)

$68,963

vs National

-2.2%

National: $70,500

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$47,074

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$68,963

-2.2% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$70,500

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Civil Engineers in Watertown, MA earns $68,963 in nominal terms, which is 2.2% below the national average of $70,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,074 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Watertown, MA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc	$65,094	32
RSE Associates Inc	$64,667	9
PRIME ENGINEERING, PC	$61,410	13

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Civil Engineers make in Watertown, MA?

The median Civil Engineers salary in Watertown, MA is $68,963 based on 6 DOL filings.

Is Watertown, MA a good place to work as a Civil Engineers?

A Civil Engineers in Watertown, MA earns 2.2% less than the national median of $70,500, or $47,074 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.