Chemists pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for chemists is $61.20 an hour ($127,290 a year). About 2,960 people work in this job there.
That is 40% higher than the U.S. median ($91,240). It is 2% higher than the Massachusetts median ($125,000).
Pay range for chemists in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.19 | $71,120 |
| 25% of workers | $41.51 | $86,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.20 | $127,290 |
| 75% of workers | $79.23 | $164,790 |
| 90% of workers | $102.03 | $212,220 |
Chemists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $127,290 | 2,960 |
| Worcester | $100,720 | 370 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $100,360 |
| Physicists | $106,000 |
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