SOC 15-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Data Scientists — Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Data Scientists in Massachusetts, MA is $106,230 per year, 11.6% below the national median of $120,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Data Scientists in Massachusetts, MA is $106,230 per year, 11.6% below the national median of $120,230. Half of workers earn between $69,940 and $178,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,740 and the ninetieth at $205,540.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $132,040. Of the 206 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,740 | −47.8% |
| 25th | $69,940 | −41.8% |
| Median (50th) | $106,230 | −11.6% |
| 75th | $178,690 | +48.6% |
| 90th | $205,540 | +71.0% |
| Mean | $122,730 | +2.1% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $132,040 | 7,930 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $129,530 | 70 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $123,640 | 490 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $121,090 | 300 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $103,590 | 50 | |
| 6 | Amherst Town | $94,640 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $106,230 buys what $100,406 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,230as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,406US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,230 a year, 11.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,740 to $205,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $132,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Data Scientists in Massachusetts, MA?
The median annual wage is $106,230, or $51.07 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 $120,230, so pay in Massachusetts, MA is 11.6% lower. 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, MA earns more than $205,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,740 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 $132,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts, MA. 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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