Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $209,520 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Boston earn between $97,520 and $168,020.
- $78K10th
- $98K25th
- $130KMedian
- $168K75th
- $210K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,740 | $11,145 | $64.30 |
| Median | $129,500 | $10,792 | $62.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,520 | $8,127 | $46.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $168,020 | $14,002 | $80.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($133,550) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $133,740 | $129,500 | $77,770 | $209,520 | 16,060 |
| Massachusetts | $133,550 | $128,210 | $77,790 | $208,490 | 17,100 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $133,740, a single filer in Boston takes home about $96,310 a year, or $8,026 a month and $3,704 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 | $102,677 | $8,556 |
| Working in MA | $96,310 | $8,026 |
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 medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? 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 $133,740 buys what about $123,529 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$133,740
- Worcester$121,930
- Springfield$102,240
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Boston: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Boston?
$64.30 an hour on average, and $62.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Boston?
About $96,310 a year ($8,026 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,740. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 5.36, this job is 5.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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