SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA is $84,190 a year, trailing the national median of $103,410 by 18.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Springfield, MA is $84,190 a year, trailing the national median of $103,410 by 18.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $80,980 and $98,570. The lowest tenth earn under $66,190, while the highest tenth earn more than $173,930.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $129,500. Of the 408 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,190 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $80,980 | −21.7% |
| Median (50th) | $84,190 | −18.6% |
| 75th | $98,570 | −4.7% |
| 90th | $173,930 | +68.2% |
| Mean | $102,240 | −1.1% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $84,190 buys what $79,575 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,575US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,190 a year, 18.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,190 to $173,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $129,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $84,190, or $40.48 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 $103,410, so pay in Springfield, MA is 18.6% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $173,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,190 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 $129,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, 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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