Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Massachusetts

Other biological scientists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $124,120 a year) and the least in Amherst ($85,630), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $122,930 and the median at $107,100 for 2,930 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$124,120
Barnstable$117,090
Worcester$106,480
Amherst$85,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$124,120	$110,410	$84,610	$90,216	108
Barnstable	$117,090	$108,850	$96,300	$85,668	98
Worcester	$106,480	$96,550	$73,820	$78,735	103
Amherst	$85,630	$78,120	$68,950	$65,109	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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