As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Oceanographer in Lowell, MA is $84,139, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,618 weekly, or $7,012 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Oceanographer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Oceanographer in Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $62,473 to $109,321. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,798) and 75th percentile ($97,320), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,321 per year. This $24,522 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Lowell Oceanographer often earn 1.5% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 145 statewide for Oceanographer 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
Oceanographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $62,473 Lowell, MA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $72,798 Lowell, MA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $84,139 Lowell, MA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $97,320 Lowell, MA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Oceanographer Salary $109,321 Lowell, MA November 01, 2026
25% $72,798 10% $62,473 90% $109,321 75% $97,320 $84,139 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Oceanographer ?

Oceanography (compound of the Greek words ὠκεανός meaning "ocean" and γράφω meaning "write"), also known as oceanology, is the study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean. It is an important Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamics; plate tectonics and the geology of the sea floor; and fluxes of various chemical substances and physical properties within the ocean and across its boundaries. These diverse topics reflect multiple disciplines that oceanographers blend to further knowledge o...

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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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