Data Scientist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

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How much does a Data Scientist make in Boston, MA? The average Data Scientist salary in Boston, MA is $137,705 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $124,516 and $152,792. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - DENVER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 23 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - PARKER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 23 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - WESTMINSTER , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 23 days ago
Data Scientist AI Engineer
VORTO - ARVADA , CO
About VORTO. We are building software which enables businesses to be more economically and environmentally sustainable by digitally transforming the supply chai
- 123 days ago
Data Scientist with Security Clearance
SAIC - CAMP SMITH , HI
Description A trusted leader in cloud, digital engineering, data, and Artificial Intelligence, the nation looks to SAIC to integrate emerging technology to mode
- 1 day ago
Data Scientist with Security Clearance
Obsidian Solutions Group - WASHINGTON , DC
Job Type Full-time Description Data Scientist Primary Location: Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Clearance: Top Secret Must be a US Citizen This position is co
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Data Scientist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Data Scientist ranges from $124,516 to $152,792 with the average base salary of $137,705. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $132,429 to $163,854 with the average total cash compensation of $147,171.

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About Boston, Massachusetts    Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The....More

Boston, Massachusetts  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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