Medical Scientists Salary in Massachusetts
Medical Scientists in Massachusetts earn a median of $128,210 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 17,100
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,790; the top 10% earn over $208,490. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Massachusetts
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- Geneticists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$131,600 median in Massachusetts
- Microbiologists$122,350 median in Massachusetts
- Physicians, Pathologists$285,240 median in Massachusetts
- Bioinformatics Scientists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Massachusetts
How much do medical scientists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $128,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,790 and the top 10% earn over $208,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 46 (+24% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.