Physical Scientists, All Other pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $201,090 or more. The middle half of other physical scientists in Boston earn between $103,710 and $158,650.
- $75K10th
- $104K25th
- $137KMedian
- $159K75th
- $201K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $137,800 | $11,483 | $66.25 |
| Median | $137,050 | $11,421 | $65.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,710 | $8,642 | $49.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $158,650 | $13,221 | $76.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Scientists, All Other pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other physical scientists in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($136,900) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($129,230). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $122,570.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $137,800 | $137,050 | $74,590 | $201,090 | 350 |
| Massachusetts | $136,900 | $138,380 | $74,590 | $195,770 | 350 |
| United States | $129,230 | $122,570 | $67,000 | $195,190 | 22,300 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $137,800, a single filer in Boston takes home about $98,882 a year, or $8,240 a month and $3,803 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 | $105,452 | $8,788 |
| Working in MA | $98,882 | $8,240 |
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 physical 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 $137,800 buys what about $127,279 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Providence, RI$148,560
- Albany, NY$101,550
- New York, NY$135,570
- Trenton, NJ$116,320
- Philadelphia, PA$150,640
- Atlantic City, NJ$119,890
Highest-paying cities for other physical scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($177,370).
- San Jose, CA$177,370
- Minneapolis, MN$172,740
- Washington, DC$166,920
- Palm Bay, FL$158,750
- Huntsville, AL$154,990
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Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Boston: questions
How much do other physical scientists make an hour in Boston?
$66.25 an hour on average, and $65.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other physical scientists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other physical scientists take-home pay in Boston?
About $98,882 a year ($8,240 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $137,800. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other physical scientists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($129,230).
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 19-2099; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- 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 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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