Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for biological scientists, all other is $53.08 an hour ($110,410 a year). About 2,630 people work in this job there.

$53.08Median hourly pay
$84,610–$163,030Middle half of workers, yearly
2,630People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($98,920). It is 3% higher than the Massachusetts median ($107,100).

Pay range for biological scientists, all other in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$34.38$71,510
25% of workers$40.68$84,610
Half of workers (median)$53.08$110,410
75% of workers$78.38$163,030
90% of workers$89.62$186,410

Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$110,4102,630
Barnstable Town$108,85060
Worcester$96,550150
Amherst Town-Northampton$78,12070

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological scientists, all other

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$129,500
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Other job titles for this job

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