Physicists Salary in Massachusetts
Physicists in Massachusetts earn a median of $106,410 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,050; the top 10% earn over $213,150. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Mathematicians$104,190 median in Massachusetts
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$170,510 median in Massachusetts
- Bioinformatics Scientists$107,100 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$108,210 median in Massachusetts
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$131,600 median in Massachusetts
- Materials Scientists$132,600 median in Massachusetts
Physicists pay in Massachusetts
How much do physicists make in Massachusetts?
The median is $106,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,050 and the top 10% earn over $213,150. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 43 (−38% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.