Chemists Salary in Massachusetts (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 3,430 employed

Annual Mean

$128,930

$61.99/hr

Annual Median

$125,000

$60.09/hr

Bottom 10%

$71,120

$34.19/hr

Top 10%

$212,210

$102.02/hr

Location vs National Average

Massachusetts

$128,930

Difference

+28.4% vs US avg

US National

$100,450

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$71,120	$34.19/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$85,830	$41.27/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$125,000	$60.09/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$164,760	$79.21/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$212,210	$102.02/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$71K

25th

$86K

Median

$125K

75th

$165K

90th

$212K

Massachusetts has a moderate number of Chemists positions (approximately 3,430), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Massachusetts, Chemists salaries range from $71,120 at the 10th percentile to $212,210 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $141,090 (113% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Massachusetts

Metro areas with highest Chemists wages

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

How Chemists Compares in Massachusetts

The average Chemists salary of $128,930 in Massachusetts ranks above the national average of $100,450. There are approximately 3,430 Chemistss employed in Massachusetts.