How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make in Massachusetts?
$131,600a year
Median yearly pay for biochemist and biophysicists in Massachusetts. That is $63.27 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 14,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,560Median: $131,600Highest 10%: $208,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 25th | $103,000 | $49.54 | |
| Median | $131,600 | $63.27 | |
| 75th | $165,200 | $79.40 | |
| 90th | $208,100 | $100.06 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $131,600 |
| Worcester, MA | $125,400 |
| Providence, RI | $77,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biochemist and biophysicists.
| 3. Tennessee | $134,600 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $134,100 |
| 5. Connecticut | $132,700 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $131,600 |
| 7. New Jersey | $122,600 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $120,100 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $109,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biochemist and biophysicist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $63.27 ($131,600 a year).
Do biochemist and biophysicists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $131,600 against $127,400 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for biochemist and biophysicist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 35 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays biochemist and biophysicists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $131,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.