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Scientist salaries in Cambridge, MA

Pay ranges employers published in 213 open job postings for Scientist roles in Cambridge, MA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Scientist postings in Cambridge, MA

  1. Sr. Associate Scientist II, On-Target NGSPrime Medicine · Cambridge, MA · $106K–$117K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. Senior Associate Scientist, Routine AssaysBristol Myers Squibb · Cambridge, MA · $94K–$114K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Associate Scientist, Routine AssaysBristol Myers Squibb · Cambridge, MA · $94.4K–$114K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Scientist, Discovery ScienceFlagship Pioneering · Cambridge, MA · $126K–$182K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  5. Experienced Scientist, ProteomicsJohnson & Johnson · Cambridge, MA · $94K–$152K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Scientist pay in other places

  1. United States$128K median, $97.5K–$163K typical, 2,894 postingsUnited States: middle half $97.5K–$163K, median $128K
  2. California$142K median, $107K–$175K typical, 757 postingsCalifornia: middle half $107K–$175K, median $142K
  3. Massachusetts$143K median, $118K–$173K typical, 481 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $118K–$173K, median $143K
  4. New York$106K median, $90K–$145K typical, 232 postingsNew York: middle half $90K–$145K, median $106K
  5. New Jersey$150K median, $99.5K–$183K typical, 214 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $99.5K–$183K, median $150K
  6. South San Francisco, CA$148K median, $120K–$183K typical, 184 postingsSouth San Francisco, CA: middle half $120K–$183K, median $148K
  7. San Diego, CA$118K median, $102K–$155K typical, 137 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $102K–$155K, median $118K
  8. Illinois$101K median, $87.5K–$117K typical, 132 postingsIllinois: middle half $87.5K–$117K, median $101K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Scientist make in Cambridge, MA?

The median posted base pay for Scientist jobs in Cambridge, MA is $153K a year, from 213 job postings with pay at 57 companies.

What is the typical Scientist pay range in Cambridge, MA?

The middle half of postings list $123K–$180K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $110K or less.

How does Cambridge, MA pay compare with all Scientist jobs?

The median here is $153K, against $128K across all 3,107 postings for the role.

How many Scientist jobs in Cambridge, MA list pay?

213 open postings at 57 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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