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Scientist salary in Boston Metro Area, MA

Average salary
$113,000/yr
Based on 2,339 income tax records
$43,000
$318,000
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$66K
 
$99K
 
$125K
 
$156K
 
$131K
$43,000
$318,000
How much do Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Scientist is $113,000 per year. This is based on data from 2,339 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Scientist salary can vary between $43,000 to $318,000 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Scientist salary by company

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Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Millennium, Middlesex County, MA
12 income tax records
$164,500/yr
$87K – $264K
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Wyeth, Middlesex County, MA
13 income tax records
$164,000/yr
$112K – $329K
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, Middlesex County, MA
15 income tax records
$159,500/yr
$110K – $298K
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New England Biolabs, Essex County, MA
18 income tax records
$157,000/yr
$70K – $327K
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Modernatx, Middlesex County, MA
12 income tax records
$152,500/yr
$84K – $729K
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Middlesex County, MA
21 income tax records
$140,500/yr
$99K – $321K
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AstraZeneca, Middlesex County, MA
18 income tax records
$137,000/yr
$71K – $249K
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Amgen, Middlesex County, MA
19 income tax records
$134,500/yr
$93K – $190K
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E R Squibb Sons, Middlesex County, MA
22 income tax records
$128,500/yr
$91K – $301K
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TriNet, Middlesex County, MA
24 income tax records
$128,000/yr
$65K – $227K
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Biogen Ma, Middlesex County, MA
43 income tax records
$127,500/yr
$91K – $319K
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Foundation Medicine, Middlesex County, MA
14 income tax records
$126,500/yr
$93K – $249K
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Bluebird Bio, Middlesex County, MA
11 income tax records
$122,000/yr
$94K – $186K
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Ginkgo Bioworks, Middlesex County, MA
10 income tax records
$119,500/yr
$89K – $242K
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Sanofi US Services, Middlesex County, MA
19 income tax records
$117,000/yr
$98K – $179K
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Emd Serono Research, Middlesex County, MA
18 income tax records
$116,500/yr
$88K – $244K
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Intellia Therapeutics In, Middlesex County, MA
12 income tax records
$114,500/yr
$95K – $151K
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Pfizer, Essex County, MA
51 income tax records
$114,000/yr
$57K – $182K
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The Broad Institute, Middlesex County, MA
29 income tax records
$87,500/yr
$46K – $151K
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State Of Massachusetts, Middlesex County, MA
11 income tax records
$73,000/yr
$61K – $92K
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Norfolk County, MA
22 income tax records
$61,000/yr
$39K – $85K
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Harvard University, Suffolk County, MA
50 income tax records
$60,000/yr
$39K – $169K
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Brigham And Women's Hospital, Middlesex County, MA
10 income tax records
$51,500/yr
$38K – $133K

Scientist demographics in Boston Metro Area, MA

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42% are single
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58% are married
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42% have kids
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55% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Scientists in Boston Metro Area, MA

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The average salary for a scientist in Boston Metro Area, MA is $113,000 per year. Scientist salaries in Boston Metro Area, MA can vary between $43,000 to $318,000 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.
This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,339 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as scientist.
The following companies offer the highest salaries for scientists near Boston Metro Area, MA: Millennium ($164,500 a year), Wyeth ($164,000 a year), and Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union ($159,500 a year).
The following cities offer the highest salaries for scientists near Boston Metro Area, MA: Lexington, MA ($190,500 a year), Sudbury, MA ($185,000 a year), and Acton, MA ($173,000 a year).
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.