Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Massachusetts compares
Massachusetts's median is $74,160, $16,610 (28.9%) above the U.S. median. It ranks 2nd, one of the ten best-paying 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $94,500 or more and the bottom 10% under $48,340. That range is narrower than the national one.
About 890 marine mechanics work in Massachusetts, 3.8% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Massachusetts has 1.6 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Massachusetts vs. United States
Massachusetts median $74,160
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Massachusetts annual | Massachusetts hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,340 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $60,190 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $74,160 | $35.66 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $78,710 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $94,500 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $70,900 | $34.09 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Massachusetts
How much does a marine mechanic make in Massachusetts?
The median is $74,160 a year, or $35.66 an hour (May 2025). The average is $70,900.
Is Massachusetts a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 2nd of 50, 28.9% above the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Massachusetts?
About 890.