Biologists Salary in Massachusetts
Biologists in Massachusetts earn a median of $107,100 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,930
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,500; the top 10% earn over $194,050. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Geneticists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$122,350 median in Massachusetts
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$128,210 median in Massachusetts
- Soil and Plant Scientists$69,880 median in Massachusetts
Biologists pay in Massachusetts
How much do biologists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $107,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,500 and the top 10% earn over $194,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.