Chemists Salary in Massachusetts

Chemists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $130,520 a year) and the least in Worcester ($110,690), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemists average at $128,930 and the median at $125,000 for 3,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $100,450.

Chemists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$130,520
Worcester$110,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$130,520	$127,290	$86,330	$94,270	108
Worcester	$110,690	$100,720	$76,180	$81,486	103

*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.

Chemists salary in other states

Chemists 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 19-2031.
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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