Polymer Scientist Salary in Lowell, Massachusetts

How much does a Polymer Scientist make in Lowell, MA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Scientist in Lowell, MA is $122,998. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $111,817 to $137,056, with most professionals earning between $101,638 and $149,854.

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Participate on technical teams focused on corporate growth programs as well as efforts to improve quality/reliability of laboratory services.

February 28, 2023

Demonstrated track record of designing experiments and troubleshooting results to overcome technical challenges.

March 14, 2023

Prepare technical presentations and supporting literature to enable customer engagement.

March 19, 2023

Interaction with customers and material suppliers for formulary and product development material characterization, application/technology exchanges will be required as a part of the role.

March 23, 2023

Lead the scientific work with prospective and existing customers to generate interest, build relationships, develop application specific methods and justifications for purchase.

April 14, 2023

Contribute to ideation, conceptualization, and development of new ways of manufacturing with silicone and other polymers.

April 16, 2023

Supporting the Polymer Science group priorities by leading and contributing to high-impact New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs.

April 18, 2023

Develop and maintain polymer characterization capabilities, especially rheology and viscosity, needed to support various R&D programs, manufacturing and technical service needs.

May 10, 2023

Assist in the growth of a state-of-the-art adhesives and coatings applications laboratory.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Polymer Scientist in Lowell, MA

Average Base Salary

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111817

137056

122998

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

114628

141397

127111

What is the average salary for Polymer Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Polymer Scientist in Lowell, MA. The base salary for Polymer Scientist ranges from $111,817 to $137,056 with the average base salary of $122,998. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,628 to $141,397 with the average total cash compensation of $127,111.

View Average Salary for Polymer Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$122,998	$111,817 - $137,056
Bonus	$4,113	$2,811 - $4,341
Total Pay	$127,111	$114,628 - $141,397

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Polymer Scientist Salary Near Lowell, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Medford, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,476 - $141,540	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Methuen, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,460 - $134,166	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Lawrence, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,460 - $134,166	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Newton, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,476 - $141,540	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Nashua, NH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,100 - $136,176	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA
CITY, STATE Salem, NH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,460 - $134,166	COMPARE TO Lowell, MA

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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 Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region. Incorporated in 1826 to serve as a mill town, Lowell was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local fi...

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