DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$114,657
vs National
+4.2%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,264
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$114,657
+4.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Cambridge, MA earns $114,657 in nominal terms, which is 4.2% above the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $78,264 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NOVASPARKS INC | $160,350 | 1 |
| AMAZON FULFILLMENT SERVICES | $150,000 | 3 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | $140,000 | 183 |
| ISEE, Inc. | $97,310 | 2 |
| EMC Corporation | $87,630 | 23 |
| NWN Corporation | $85,000 | 3 |
| Akamai Technologies, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Cambridge, MA is $114,657 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Cambridge, MA earns 4.2% more than the national median of $110,000, or $78,264 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.