Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $97,520–$168,020
- vs U.S. median
- +25%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $129,500 a year, based on BLS estimates for 16,060 jobs (May 2025). That is 25% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and 1% above the MA statewide median of $128,210. It ranks #13 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE16,060 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Boston
12 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alnylam US | $170,000 | 7 |
| Takeda Development Center Americas | $160,000 | 17 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb | $160,000 | 5 |
| ClearView Healthcare Partners | $136,000 | 6 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | $131,702 | 24 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Resea | $84,906 | 5 |
| General Hospital | $83,250 | 89 |
| Trustees Of Boston University | $82,656 | 7 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | $80,875 | 12 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates | $80,000 | 5 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $79,050 | 6 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | $77,267 | 5 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other MA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $105,310 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $129,500 a year (May 2025). Half of the 16,060 jobs pay between $97,520 and $168,020. The 10th percentile is $77,770 and the 90th is $209,520.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 25% above the U.S. median of $103,410 and 1% above the MA statewide median of $128,210. It ranks #13 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Boston?
About $62.26 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $129,500 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $46.88–$80.78 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Boston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Alnylam US ($170,000), Takeda Development Center Americas ($160,000), Bristol-Myers Squibb ($160,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.