How much does a Research Chemist make in MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Massachusetts is $108,458. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $96,339 to $120,043, with most professionals earning between $85,305 and $130,591.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $85,305 MA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $96,339 MA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $108,458 MA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $120,043 MA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $130,591 MA March 01, 2025
25% $96,339 10% $85,305 90% $130,591 75% $120,043 $108,458 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $115,537 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $116,748 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $117,409 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $116,308 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $115,977 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $123,467 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $117,629 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $123,467 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $123,467 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $120,273 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    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
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