Materials Scientists Salary in Massachusetts

Materials scientists in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $150,530 a year) and the least in Boston ($132,890), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the materials scientists average at $133,360 and the median at $132,600 for 890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,180.

Materials Scientists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$150,530
Boston$132,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$150,530	$151,070	$143,610	$106,947	103
Boston	$132,890	$132,600	$103,890	$95,772	108

*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.

Materials Scientists salary in other states

Materials Scientists 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 19-2032.
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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