Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Massachusetts

Natural sciences managers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $260,090 a year) and the least in Amherst ($151,110), across the 5 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $257,010 and the median at $267,290 for 10,590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$260,090
Worcester$231,760
Barnstable$172,800
Springfield$164,840
Amherst$151,110

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$260,090	$291,000	$217,370	$177,122	108
Worcester	$231,760	$212,600	$166,920	$159,939	103
Barnstable	$172,800	$154,080	$116,650	$121,055	98
Springfield	$164,840	$165,000	$115,160	$116,012	96
Amherst	$151,110	$140,500	$126,650	$107,314	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.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers 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 11-9121.
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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