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ML / AI Engineers in Boston earn $118K–$172K. Median: $150K. Based on 28 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $150K · Based on 28 public job postings · Updated August 9, 2026
This ML / AI Engineer salary benchmark for Boston is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Boston ML / AI Engineer pay runs 14% below the national median.
ML / AI Engineers are machine-learning and AI engineers who build, train, and ship models into production. This benchmark reflects Mid-level base compensation for Boston-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average ML / AI Engineer salary in Boston?
The median pay is $150K, with a typical range of $118K–$172K, based on 28 public Boston job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Boston compare to the national ML / AI Engineer salary?
The national median is $175K; Boston is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Boston postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 28 public job postings located in Boston (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Boston postings required to publish. Last refreshed August 9, 2026.
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