Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $186,410 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Boston earn between $84,610 and $163,030.
- $72K10th
- $85K25th
- $110KMedian
- $163K75th
- $186K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,120 | $10,343 | $59.67 |
| Median | $110,410 | $9,201 | $53.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,610 | $7,051 | $40.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $163,030 | $13,586 | $78.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($122,930) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $124,120 | $110,410 | $71,510 | $186,410 | 2,630 |
| Massachusetts | $122,930 | $107,100 | $69,500 | $194,050 | 2,930 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $124,120, a single filer in Boston takes home about $90,216 a year, or $7,518 a month and $3,470 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $96,102 | $8,009 |
| Working in MA | $90,216 | $7,518 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $124,120 buys what about $114,644 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$124,120
- Barnstable$117,090
- Worcester$106,480
- Amherst$85,630
All Biological Scientists, All Other salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Boston: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Boston?
$59.67 an hour on average, and $53.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Boston?
About $90,216 a year ($7,518 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,120. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.71, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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