Salary guide, May 2025
Senior Reliability Engineer pay in Massachusetts
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The median annual wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Massachusetts was $92,250 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $73,630 and $110,800.
The Massachusetts median is $12,390 above the national median of $79,860, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Senior Reliability Engineer is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about massachusetts?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $59,540 | $73,630 | $92,250 | $110,800 | $129,970 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $28.63 | $35.40 | $44.35 | $53.27 | $62.49 |
BLS estimated 12,140 workers employed in this occupation in Massachusetts. Location quotient: 0.84.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49,600 | $62,690 | $79,860 | $101,360 | $126,790 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.85 | $30.14 | $38.39 | $48.73 | $60.96 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $73,240 | $86,780 | $106,740 |
| May 2025 | $73,630 | $92,250 | $110,800 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, Massachusetts. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 49-1011 First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $84,240 | $68,620 to $106,160 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $80,320 | $63,650 to $101,960 |
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