Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #2 of 51 · MA
21.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $115,250 ≈ $55/hr
Median annual salary $104,050
Employment 78,090
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $61,360P25 $78,850 Median $104,050P75 $139,240P90 $178,360
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in Massachusetts earn between $61,360 and $178,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in Massachusetts is $115,250, about 21.8% above the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $55/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $105,530 | $116,950 | 66,650 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $98,080 | $111,430 | 1,320 |
| Worcester, MA | $91,740 | $102,560 | 5,900 |
| Springfield, MA | $86,200 | $98,130 | 1,300 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $86,040 | $98,660 | 430 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $83,010 | $92,600 | 840 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $80,700 | $90,030 | 350 |
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