BLS May 2025
Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts
Massachusetts trails just 3 states on mechanic pay. For automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median is $60,760 a year, $10,140 above the national median of $50,620, and 12,710 wage and salary jobs sit behind it. Pay runs from $38,370 at the 10th percentile to $95,090 at the 90th, across 1.8 percent of U.S. technician jobs.
By Trevor Rupe, Contributor at Savo Media Group
At a Glance
- 4th of 50 states on median pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics (SOC 49-3023), $60,760 against $50,620 nationally.
- $93,040 for aircraft mechanics, 53 percent over automotive technicians.
- A $56,720 spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles, 4th widest of 50.
$56,720 Separates Low and High Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts
$38,370 at the 10th percentile is $3,710 over the nation, and $95,090 at the 90th percentile is $13,300 over the nation. $56,720 from bottom tenth to top tenth runs $9,590 wider than nationally. For the top tenth of earners, Massachusetts stands 3rd nationally.
| Measure | Massachusetts | United States | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,370 | $34,660 | +$3,710 |
| 25th percentile | $45,560 | $38,900 | +$6,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $60,760 | $50,620 | +$10,140 |
| 75th percentile | $78,560 | $70,430 | +$8,130 |
| 90th percentile | $95,090 | $81,790 | +$13,300 |
| Mean | $62,960 | $56,420 | +$6,540 |
| Wage and salary jobs | 12,710 | 704,640 |
The middle half of Massachusetts mechanics make $45,560 to $78,560, ahead of the national middle half at both edges (+$6,660 and +$8,130).
The $62,960 mean edges $2,200 past the median.
The 10th percentile figure of $38,370 marks a spot in the pay distribution, not entry pay.
12,710 Mechanics Work in Massachusetts, a Thin Market
The technician share is 3.5 per 1,000 jobs, a share 23 percent under the national one; the location quotient is 0.77. That puts Massachusetts 49th among 50 states on concentration.
Collision repair technicians are the most concentrated trade at 0.88 on 3,060 jobs, while heavy equipment mechanics sit lowest at 0.39.
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Pays 21 Percent More Than Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH anchors the state's metropolitan pay data with 9,360 jobs at $63,060, $2,300 over the $60,760 state median; 6 other areas follow it.
The largest area is also the richest: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $63,060, 21 percent over Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, counting areas with 500 or more jobs.
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area, outside any metropolitan area, counts 160 jobs (1 percent) at $62,870, +$2,110 versus the state.
2 of the 7 areas, led by Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, extend into NH and carry one figure for the whole area.
| Area | Median | Against Massachusetts | 10th to 90th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,060 | +$2,300 | $39,490 to $99,190 | 9,360 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $51,970 | -$8,790 | $31,860 to $79,710 | 3,700 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,330 | -$6,430 | $37,170 to $78,240 | 1,720 |
| Springfield, MA | $56,440 | -$4,320 | $37,310 to $83,180 | 870 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,650 | -$110 | $39,520 to $86,710 | 430 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $51,400 | -$9,360 | $37,120 to $83,380 | 250 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $58,980 | -$1,780 | $38,060 to $87,420 | 220 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $62,870 | +$2,110 | $39,130 to $103,150 | 160 |
Aircraft Mechanics Out-Earn Auto Mechanics by $32,280 in Massachusetts
Aircraft mechanics come to $93,040 on 1,410 jobs, a $32,280 premium over automotive technicians ($60,760). Auto mechanics rank 4th of the 5 trades.
| Trade | Massachusetts median | U.S. median | Rank of 50 | Jobs | Best metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanic | $93,040 | $79,870 | 7th | 1,410 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $93,280 |
| Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $76,070 | $65,510 | 9th | 1,620 | Worcester, MA, $78,880 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $73,270 | $61,770 | 6th | 4,870 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $75,770 |
| Auto Mechanic | $60,760 | $50,620 | 4th | 12,710 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $63,060 |
| Collision Repair Technician | $59,300 | $54,890 | 11th | 3,060 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, $59,630 |
Aircraft mechanics ($93,040, +$13,170), heavy equipment mechanics ($76,070, +$10,560), diesel mechanics ($73,270, +$11,500) and collision repair technicians ($59,300, +$4,410) beat their national medians.
Diesel mechanics are 6th of 50 states at $73,270, the best national standing of any trade here.
Aircraft mechanics do best in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, where the median is $93,280.
Mechanic Schools in Massachusetts
The ranking holds 5 programs here (3 automotive and 2 aviation maintenance), topped by National Aviation Academy of New England in Concord, MA at 58.4 in aviation maintenance.
Among 5 priced programs the range is $5,856 annually, in-state at Massachusetts Bay Community College (Wellesley Hills, MA) to $38,500 for the 14-month program at National Aviation Academy of New England (Concord, MA).
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology sits in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, the best-paying area for mechanics at $63,060.
- National Aviation Academy of New England Concord, MA, aviation maintenance, score 58.4, #43 of 148
- Massachusetts Bay Community College Wellesley Hills, MA, automotive, score 51.1, #212 of 415
- Cape Cod Community College West Barnstable, MA, aviation maintenance, score 43.6, #115 of 148
- Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Boston, MA, automotive, score 42.4, #346 of 415
- Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner, MA, automotive, score 39.8, #373 of 415
Best Mechanic Schools in Massachusetts, with 5 programs ranked in the state
Mechanic Licensing in Massachusetts
State inspection or emissions work calls for licensed inspector (safety and emissions inspection), issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles (Registrar); that is a separate matter from general repair.
Official Massachusetts source (malegislature.gov), read October 23, 2026.
Massachusetts Between Alaska and Connecticut on Mechanic Pay
Alaska is the closest, $60,840 ($80 above); after that comes Connecticut at $60,220, $540 away.
9 other states are within $2,500 of $60,760; 3 are inside $1,000. The order is tightly packed here.
Questions About Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts
What is a typical mechanic salary in Massachusetts?
The median is $60,760 per year, $29.21 an hour, which is $10,140 above the nation. Pay runs $38,370 to $95,090 from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Do aircraft mechanics out-earn auto mechanics in Massachusetts?
The median gap is $32,280, $93,040 for aircraft mechanics against $60,760 for automotive technicians in the OEWS count.
Which mechanic school in Massachusetts ranks highest?
The top score belongs to National Aviation Academy of New England in Concord, MA, scoring 58.4; 5 programs are ranked in all.
The figures here are the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for wage and salary workers, so the mechanic salary in Massachusetts for any one job depends on the employer, the metro area and the trade.
Sources for Mechanic Salary in Massachusetts
- BLS OEWS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics May 2025, read October 23, 2026.
- BLS OEWS technical notes Wage and salary workers only.
- Official Massachusetts source (malegislature.gov) Read October 23, 2026.