How much does a physicist make in Massachusetts?
$106,400a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Massachusetts. That is $51.16 an hour or $8,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.16
- Vs. national median
- -38%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,050Median: $106,400Highest 10%: $213,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,050 | $39.45 | |
| 25th | $82,070 | $39.46 | |
| Median | $106,400 | $51.16 | |
| 75th | $170,200 | $81.82 | |
| 90th | $213,200 | $102.48 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $155,200 |
| Worcester, MA | $154,000 |
| Boston, MA | $106,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 34. Arizona | $130,500 |
| 35. Mississippi | $130,000 |
| 36. Hawaii | $117,200 |
| 37. Massachusetts | $106,400 |
| 38. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 39. Colorado | $104,600 |
| 40. Montana | $103,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $51.16 ($106,400 a year).
Do physicists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $106,400 against $172,300 nationally, 38% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for physicist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 37 of 43 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays physicists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $155,200 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.