Data Scientists Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $106,230 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.07
10th percentile $62,740
90th percentile $205,540
Employed locally 30
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,740
    25th
    $69,940
    50th (median)
    $106,230
    75th
    $178,690
    90th
    $205,540

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $63,770
    Software Developers $131,650
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $96,800
    Computer Systems Analysts $105,000
    Computer Occupations, All Other $84,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Massachusetts is $51.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.82 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Massachusetts is 5.6% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $62,740 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,940.