As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Research Doctor in Massachusetts is $245,800, equivalent to $118 per hour, $4,727 weekly, or $20,483 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Research Doctor in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Research Doctor in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $217,575 to $293,978. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($231,026) and 75th percentile ($271,018), while top earners (90th percentile) make $293,978 per year. This $39,992 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Medical Services, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Research Doctor often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 24 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Research Doctor 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
Research Doctor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $217,575 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $231,026 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $245,800 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $271,018 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Research Doctor Salary $293,978 MA July 01, 2026
25% $231,026 10% $217,575 90% $293,978 75% $271,018 $245,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Research Doctor ?

Research associates are researchers (scholars and professionals) that usually have an advanced degree beyond a bachelor's degree. The research associate position does not explicitly require mentoring and is a regular staff position with appointment letters processed by Human Resources. In contrast to a research assistant, a research associate often has a graduate degree, such as a master's (e.g. Master of Science) or in some cases Master of Engineering or a doctoral degree (e.g. Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Pharmacy). In some cases it can be synonymous with postdoctora...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $247,215 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $251,863 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $249,918 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $252,414 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $249,972 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $262,136 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $249,771 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $262,105 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $262,126 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $257,450 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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