Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Massachusetts

Biochemists and biophysicists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $139,110 a year) and the least in Worcester ($134,870), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biochemists and biophysicists average at $139,290 and the median at $131,600 for 14,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $129,840.

Biochemists and Biophysicists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$139,110
Worcester$134,870

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$139,110	$131,550	$103,790	$99,712	108
Worcester	$134,870	$125,420	$98,230	$97,026	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in other states

Biochemists and Biophysicists salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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