How much does a Medicinal Chemist make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medicinal Chemist in Boston, MA is $73,515. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,088 to $81,532, with most professionals earning between $55,505 and $88,831.

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Medicinal Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $55,505 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $64,088 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $73,515 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $81,532 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Medicinal Chemist Salary $88,831 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $64,088 10% $55,505 90% $88,831 75% $81,532 $73,515 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Medicinal Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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