How much does a chemist make in Boston?
$127,300a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $61.20 an hour or $10,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.20
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 212
- Jobs in the area
- 2,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,120Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $212,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,120 | $34.19 | |
| 25th | $86,330 | $41.50 | |
| Median | $127,300 | $61.20 | |
| 75th | $164,800 | $79.23 | |
| 90th | $212,200 | $102.03 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for chemists.
| Providence, RI | $100,700 |
| Worcester, MA | $100,700 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Political Scientist | $133,900 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $129,500 |
| Microbiologist | $122,400 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $117,100 |
| Epidemiologist | $115,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $61.20 ($127,300 a year).
Do chemists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $127,300 against $91,240 nationally, 40% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $125,000, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for chemist pay?
7 of 212 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,200 or more.
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.