Data Scientists Salary in Massachusetts
Data Scientists in Massachusetts earn a median of $131,750 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($120,230)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,030; the top 10% earn over $206,220. Nationally the range is $67,240 to $199,130.
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- Database Architects$161,650 median in Massachusetts
Data Scientists pay in Massachusetts
How much do data scientists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $131,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,030 and the top 10% earn over $206,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for data scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+10% vs. the national median of $120,230). Living costs are not included.