Chemists Salary in Massachusetts
Chemists in Massachusetts earn a median of $125,000 a year, +37% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $125,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +37% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,430
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,120; the top 10% earn over $212,210. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Chemical Technicians$67,570 median in Massachusetts
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,860 median in Massachusetts
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,830 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$63,820 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$132,600 median in Massachusetts
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$67,450 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Massachusetts
How much do chemists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $125,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,120 and the top 10% earn over $212,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+37% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.