How much does a geoscientist make in Boston?
$102,700a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $49.39 an hour or $8,561 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.39
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 105
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,330Median: $102,700Highest 10%: $179,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,330 | $37.18 | |
| 25th | $80,640 | $38.77 | |
| Median | $102,700 | $49.39 | |
| 75th | $143,200 | $68.85 | |
| 90th | $179,500 | $86.29 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for geoscientists.
| Providence, RI | $120,200 |
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 |
| Chemist | $127,300 |
| Microbiologist | $122,400 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $117,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $49.39 ($102,700 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $102,700 against $101,900 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $108,200, so Boston pays 5% less.
Where does Boston rank for geoscientist pay?
32 of 105 metro areas with data.
How much does a geoscientist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $179,500 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.