As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Biologist in Massachusetts is $61,114. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $46,165 to a high of $73,852, with most professionals earning between $53,289 and $67,782.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $46,165 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $53,289 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $61,114 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $67,782 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Research Biologist Salary | $73,852 | MA | April 01, 2025 |
A biologist is a scientist who has specialized knowledge in the field of biology, the scientific study of life. Biologists involved in fundamental research attempt to explore and further explain the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter. Biologists involved in applied research attempt to develop or improve more specific processes and understanding, in fields such as medicine and industry. Biologists are interested in understanding the underlying mechanisms that govern the functioning of living matter as well as the complex properties that emerge from the biophysic...
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Attleboro, MA | Avg. Salary $58,770 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Barnstable, MA | Avg. Salary $59,842 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Fitchburg, MA | Avg. Salary $59,933 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Hyannis, MA | Avg. Salary $59,644 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Leominster, MA | Avg. Salary $59,343 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Malden, MA | Avg. Salary $63,251 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Methuen, MA | Avg. Salary $60,075 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Newton, MA | Avg. Salary $63,251 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Revere, MA | Avg. Salary $63,251 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Weymouth, MA | Avg. Salary $61,362 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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About Massachusetts Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an are....More
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