TechnologyUpdated Q1 2025

Product Manager Salary
in Boston, MA

Own product strategy and roadmap, bridging business, design, and engineering. Median salary in Boston: $148K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$148K
per year
Take-home: $97K

Salary range in Boston

Entry level (25th)$110,000
Median (50th)$148,000
Senior (75th)$190,000
Top earner (90th)$240,000

Source: BLS OES 2026, H-1B DOL Disclosures Q1 2026. Figures represent annual base salary in Boston, Massachusetts.

Key facts for Boston

Median salary
$148K
annual
Take-home pay
$97K
after fed/state tax
COL index
162
100 = US avg
State income tax
5%
annual
Avg 1BR rent
$2,900
per month
YoY growth
+3.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Boston Product Manager to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $178K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast — Boston

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Product Manager salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED →$124K$138K$151K$165K$178K201920212023202520272029
2026
$154K
projected
2027
$159K
projected
2028
$166K
projected
2029
$172K
projected
2030
$178K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$159,000+$11,000
2028 projected$166,000+$18,000
2029 projected$172,000+$24,000
2030 projected$178,000+$30,000

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Product Manager Salary in Boston, Massachusetts: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Product Manager salary in Boston, MA is $148,000 per year as of Q1 2025. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Boston–MA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Product Manager in Boston

Entry-level Product Managers in Boston with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $110,000 and $148,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $148,000 to $190,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $190,000 to $240,000 or more.

Cost of living in Boston for Product Managers

Boston has a cost of living index of 162 compared to the US national average of 100. Boston's cost of living is above the US average, so the salary figures above reflect local market rates. Massachusetts has a 5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Product Manager

Bachelor's; MBA common at senior levels. This role is 60% remote-eligible nationally, which can significantly expand the job market for Boston-based professionals.

Product Manager salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Boston (current)$148K162
Worcester120
Springfield105
Cambridge185
Lowell118