How much does a chemist make in Massachusetts?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Massachusetts. That is $60.10 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.10
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,120Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $212,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,120 | $34.19 | |
| 25th | $85,830 | $41.26 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.10 | |
| 75th | $164,800 | $79.21 | |
| 90th | $212,200 | $102.02 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $127,300 |
| Providence, RI | $100,700 |
| Worcester, MA | $100,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 2. Maryland | $140,700 |
| 3. Delaware | $129,900 |
| 4. New Mexico | $127,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $125,000 |
| 6. Alaska | $106,000 |
| 7. Oregon | $104,600 |
| 8. Louisiana | $103,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $60.10 ($125,000 a year).
Do chemists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $125,000 against $91,240 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for chemist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays chemists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $127,300 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.