Research Chemist Salary in Boston, Massachusetts

Research Chemist Salary in Boston, MA

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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Boston, MA is $111,179. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,756 to $123,055, with most professionals earning between $87,445 and $133,868.

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10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $87,445 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $98,756 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $111,179 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $123,055 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $133,868 Boston,MA April 01, 2025
25% $98,756 10% $87,445 90% $133,868 75% $123,055 $111,179 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. Down a level:

    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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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 Research Chemist in Boston, MA. The base salary for Research Chemist ranges from $98,756 to $123,055 with the average base salary of $111,179. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,756 to $123,055 with the average total cash compensation of $111,179.
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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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