H-1B DevOps Engineer Salary in Massachusetts (2024)
Prevailing wages, top employers, and LCA data for H-1B devops engineers in Massachusetts.
Key Notes for Massachusetts
Cybersecurity DevOps
Massachusetts has a concentration of cybersecurity companies (Rapid7, Carbon Black, CyberArk) that hire DevSecOps engineers on H-1B. Security expertise commands premium wages.
Red Hat Boston
Red Hat (IBM subsidiary) in Boston is an active H-1B sponsor for DevOps/OpenShift engineers. Open-source platform expertise is valued.
Defense and Government IT
Raytheon and BAE Systems in Massachusetts sponsor DevOps engineers for defense IT — but many roles require security clearance, limiting H-1B pathways.
Biotech Infrastructure
Massachusetts biotech companies (Biogen, Moderna) have growing DevOps/cloud infrastructure needs for their data and computing platforms.
Top H-1B Employers
- Amazon Boston
- Microsoft New England
- Raytheon
- Biogen
- Red Hat
- Rapid7
- Carbon Black
- HubSpot
- Wayfair
- CyberArk
Top Cities in Massachusetts
- Boston
- Cambridge
- Waltham
- Burlington
- Marlborough
- Woburn
- Lowell
- Worcester
- Andover
- Framingham
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B DevOps engineers in Massachusetts?
DOL prevailing wages for DevOps (SOC 15-1244) in Boston MSA range from ~$88K (Level I) to ~$155K (Level IV). Median LCA wage is approximately $125,000.
Which Massachusetts cybersecurity companies sponsor H-1B DevOps engineers?
Rapid7, CyberArk, Carbon Black (VMware), and Cybereason are active sponsors. These roles typically require DevSecOps experience and are filed at Level III–IV.
Can H-1B DevOps engineers work in defense at Massachusetts contractors?
Technically yes, but many defense contracts require security clearance eligibility (US citizens or LPRs) or actual clearance. H-1B non-immigrants can apply for clearances but face longer adjudication timelines and higher denial rates. Non-classified DevOps roles at defense contractors are accessible.
How does Boston compare to New York for H-1B DevOps engineers?
Boston has more cybersecurity and biotech DevOps niches. New York has more FinTech and media infrastructure DevOps. Wages are comparable; New York CoL is higher.
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