How much does a political scientist make in Massachusetts?
$133,900a year
Median yearly pay for political scientists in Massachusetts. That is $64.39 an hour or $11,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.39
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 13
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,010Median: $133,900Highest 10%: $217,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| 25th | $107,000 | $51.42 | |
| Median | $133,900 | $64.39 | |
| 75th | $170,100 | $81.78 | |
| 90th | $217,800 | $104.72 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $133,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political scientists.
| 2. District of Columbia | $152,500 |
| 3. Washington | $147,100 |
| 4. Pennsylvania | $140,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $133,900 |
| 6. Colorado | $127,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $119,500 |
| 8. Ohio | $119,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political scientist make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $64.39 ($133,900 a year).
Do political scientists make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $133,900 against $142,100 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for political scientist pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 13 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays political scientists the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $133,900 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.