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Massachusetts / Research Scientist

Role across Massachusetts

Research Scientist

Collect and analyze data to inform decisions, produce reports, and identify trends.

10 people hold the Research Scientist role across 1 department in Massachusetts, with a median total compensation of $80,039. Among 6 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Massachusetts ranks #4 by median pay.

Employees
10
Median pay
$80,039
Departments
1
Cross-jurisdiction
#4 of 6

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Research Scientist pay in other jurisdictions

Where Research Scientists are paid most

New Jersey
$109,532 · 158
California
$104,459 · 760
Minnesota
$96,654 · 395
Illinois
$73,100 · 13
Florida
$60,000 · 7

Median total compensation for comparable Research Scientistroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.