As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Biologist in Massachusetts is $61,822, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,189 weekly, or $5,152 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Biologist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Biologist in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $48,721 to $72,475. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,964) and 75th percentile ($67,398), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,475 per year. This $12,434 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microbiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Forensic Biologist often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 30 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Forensic Biologist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Biologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Biologist Salary $48,721 MA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Biologist Salary $54,964 MA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Biologist Salary $61,822 MA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Biologist Salary $67,398 MA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Biologist Salary $72,475 MA April 01, 2026
25% $54,964 10% $48,721 90% $72,475 75% $67,398 $61,822 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $79,143 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $80,586 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $80,708 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $80,319 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $79,914 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $85,176 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $80,899 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $85,176 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $85,176 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $82,633 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Forensic Biologist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Biologist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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