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Research Scientist salaries in Massachusetts

Pay ranges employers published in 86 open job postings for Research Scientist roles in Massachusetts, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Research Scientist postings in Massachusetts

  1. Research Scientist II, Biology of Adversity ProjectBroad Institute of MIT and Harvard · Cambridge, MA · $100K–$140K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Sr Research Scientist, Battery Algorithms, Energy Storage, Project JewelWhole Foods Market · Boston, MA · $159K–$215K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Research Scientist, Modeling & System DesignSecureBio · Cambridge, MA · $185K–$210K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Research Scientist, Modeling & System DesignSecureBio · Cambridge, MA · $185K–$210K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  5. Research Scientist, Soft Matter SimulationsLila Sciences · Cambridge, MA · $176K–$304K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026Apply
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Research Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$160K median, $112K–$222K typical, 911 postingsUnited States: middle half $112K–$222K, median $160K
  2. California$224K median, $166K–$293K typical, 236 postingsCalifornia: middle half $166K–$293K, median $224K
  3. New York$151K median, $92.5K–$232K typical, 91 postingsNew York: middle half $92.5K–$232K, median $151K
  4. New York City, NY$193K median, $92.5K–$250K typical, 59 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $92.5K–$250K, median $193K
  5. San Francisco, CA$288K median, $220K–$310K typical, 46 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $220K–$310K, median $288K
  6. Illinois$124K median, $114K–$169K typical, 45 postingsIllinois: middle half $114K–$169K, median $124K
  7. Washington$191K median, $160K–$216K typical, 43 postingsWashington: middle half $160K–$216K, median $191K
  8. Maryland$150K median, $129K–$190K typical, 42 postingsMaryland: middle half $129K–$190K, median $150K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Research Scientist make in Massachusetts?

The median posted base pay for Research Scientist jobs in Massachusetts is $140K a year, from 86 job postings with pay at 39 companies.

What is the typical Research Scientist pay range in Massachusetts?

The middle half of postings list $95K–$195K. The top 10% list $220K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $81.9K or less.

How does Massachusetts pay compare with all Research Scientist jobs?

The median here is $140K, against $153K across all 1,104 postings for the role.

How many Research Scientist jobs in Massachusetts list pay?

86 open postings at 39 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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