How much does a medical scientist make in Massachusetts?
$128,200a year
Median yearly pay for medical scientists in Massachusetts. That is $61.64 an hour or $10,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.64
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 17,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,790Median: $128,200Highest 10%: $208,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 25th | $97,520 | $46.88 | |
| Median | $128,200 | $61.64 | |
| 75th | $167,900 | $80.74 | |
| 90th | $208,500 | $100.24 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $129,500 |
| Providence, RI | $106,700 |
| Worcester, MA | $105,300 |
| Springfield, MA | $84,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for medical scientists.
| 1. California | $137,000 |
| 2. New Jersey | $129,300 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $128,200 |
| 4. Connecticut | $117,000 |
| 5. Arizona | $116,800 |
| 6. Oregon | $111,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical scientist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $61.64 ($128,200 a year).
Do medical scientists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $128,200 against $103,400 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for medical scientist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 46 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays medical scientists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $129,500 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.