The median annual wage for Physical Scientists, All Other in Massachusetts is $143,640 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $149,300.
Pay spans roughly $87,420 at the 10th percentile to $196,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $69.06 per hour. An estimated 520 people work as physical scientists, all other in Massachusetts.
| Median (annual) | $143,640 |
| Mean (annual) | $149,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $69.06 |
| 10th percentile | $87,420 |
| 90th percentile | $196,880 |
| Employment | 520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.