How much does a data scientist make in Massachusetts?
$131,800a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Massachusetts. That is $63.34 an hour or $10,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.34
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,030Median: $131,800Highest 10%: $206,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,030 | $38.96 | |
| 25th | $101,900 | $49.01 | |
| Median | $131,800 | $63.34 | |
| 75th | $166,200 | $79.89 | |
| 90th | $206,200 | $99.14 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $132,000 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $129,500 |
| Worcester, MA | $123,600 |
| Springfield, MA | $121,100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $103,600 |
| Providence, RI | $102,400 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $94,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 2. California | $141,600 |
| 3. Maryland | $136,400 |
| 4. New Jersey | $135,300 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $131,800 |
| 6. New York | $130,500 |
| 7. Minnesota | $128,800 |
| 8. Vermont | $127,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $63.34 ($131,800 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $131,800 against $120,200 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for data scientist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays data scientists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $132,000 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.