Skilled Trade Salaries in Massachusetts

2025 BLS data for 50 trades across 1 Massachusetts metro.

Massachusetts Metro Areas

Trade Salaries in Massachusetts

#	Trade	Avg Median	Score	Cities
1	Construction Manager	$129,499	81	1
2	Elevator Mechanic	$126,690	87	1
3	Electrical Power-Line Tech	$101,479	82	1
4	Power Line Installer	$98,333	82	1
5	Underwater Welder	$97,912	61	1
6	Pile Driver Operator	$89,432	59	1
7	Steamfitter	$86,351	62	1
8	Crane Operator	$86,242	67	1
9	Building Inspector	$85,936	57	1
10	Aircraft Mechanic	$85,928	63	1
11	Fire Sprinkler Fitter	$85,733	69	1
12	Wind Turbine Technician	$78,075	84	1
13	Industrial Electrician	$78,070	66	1
14	Pipefitter	$77,572	63	1
15	Boilermaker	$77,322	49	1
16	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$76,425	63	1
17	Electrician	$76,009	67	1
18	Millwright	$75,387	59	1
19	Plumber	$74,304	65	1
20	Carpenter	$73,183	51	1
21	Telecommunications Tech	$72,714	60	1
22	Heavy Equipment Operator	$71,868	55	1
23	Ironworker	$70,882	56	1
24	Refrigeration Mechanic	$70,719	64	1
25	Tool and Die Maker	$69,797	40	1
26	Mason (Bricklayer)	$69,339	45	1
27	HVAC Technician	$68,062	69	1
28	Tile Setter	$66,995	45	1
29	Structural Welder	$66,637	53	1
30	Sheet Metal Worker	$66,514	50	1
31	Drywall Installer	$65,704	42	1
32	Machinist	$65,491	47	1
33	Diesel Mechanic	$65,267	52	1
34	Plasterer	$64,267	38	1
35	Environmental Engineering Tech	$62,965	57	1
36	Concrete Finisher	$62,354	48	1
37	Solar PV Installer	$62,081	76	1
38	Insulation Worker	$62,032	51	1
39	Floor Layer	$61,816	43	1
40	Locksmith	$61,601	39	1
41	Glazier	$60,569	45	1
42	Well Driller	$60,003	41	1
43	Painter (Construction)	$59,939	37	1
44	Maintenance Mechanic	$59,065	48	1
45	Roofer	$58,179	44	1
46	Auto Mechanic	$57,104	40	1
47	Welder	$56,411	47	1
48	Septic Tank Servicer	$54,960	38	1
49	CNC Machine Operator	$54,225	39	1
50	Scaffold Builder	$50,229	37	1

About Trade Pay in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 1 metro area tracked across 50 skilled trades. The highest-paying trade is Construction Manager with an average median of $129,499. See the national rankings for comparison, or compare cities across states.