SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Scientists, All Other — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 4 metro areas compared
In Massachusetts the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other is $107,100 a year, which is 8.3% higher than the national figure of $98,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Massachusetts the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other is $107,100 a year, which is 8.3% higher than the national figure of $98,920. Half of workers earn between $84,390 and $162,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $69,500 and the ninetieth at $194,050.
The area has 2,930 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 6th by median wage. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $110,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 133rd of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,500 | −29.7% |
| 25th | $84,390 | −14.7% |
| Median (50th) | $107,100 | +8.3% |
| 75th | $162,180 | +64.0% |
| 90th | $194,050 | +96.2% |
| Mean | $122,930 | +24.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $110,410 | 2,630 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $108,850 | 60 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $96,550 | 150 | |
| 4 | Amherst Town | $78,120 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $107,100 buys what $101,229 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,229US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,100 a year, 8.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,500 to $194,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,930 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $110,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $107,100, or $51.49 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,920, so pay in Massachusetts is 8.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Massachusetts earns more than $194,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,500 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $110,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,930 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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