Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Massachusetts
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Massachusetts earn an average of $133,550 a year. That is $16,710 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $133,740.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Average pay by state
Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Massachusetts | $133,550 | $64.21 |
| Connecticut | $126,760 | $60.94 |
| Rhode Island | $121,140 | $58.24 |
| New York | $109,260 | $52.53 |
| New Hampshire | $106,480 | $51.19 |
| Vermont | $89,910 | $43.23 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Biological Scientists, All Other$122,930
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$139,290
- Microbiologists$119,700
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$106,540
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$104,760
- Conservation Scientists$82,710
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Massachusetts?
The average is $133,550 a year, and the median is $128,210. That is $16,710 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$64.21 an hour on average; the median is $61.64.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($133,740), followed by Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($122,370). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Springfield, MA ($102,240).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #3 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.