Boston is the strongest ML engineering H1B market in the Northeast outside New York, with 2,800 FY2024 MLE filings and a median wage of $172,000 -- 43% above national. Boston's MLE market combines enterprise tech (Amazon, Wayfair), life sciences AI (Moderna, Biogen), and MIT-fed research talent.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| MLE L4 | $152,000 |
| Senior MLE L5 | $188,000 |
| Staff MLE L6 | $228,000 |
| Principal MLE | $272,000 |
| Research Scientist | $212,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Amazon Boston MLE | $192,000 |
| Wayfair ML | $178,000 |
| Moderna ML/AI | $182,000 |
| iRobot (Amazon) | $168,000 |
| Biogen AI | $172,000 |
| Akamai ML | $165,000 |