Data Scientists Salary in Massachusetts

Data scientists in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $137,030 a year) and the least in Amherst ($113,090), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the data scientists average at $136,460 and the median at $131,750 for 9,420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $126,800.

Data Scientists average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$137,030
Barnstable$132,900
Springfield$126,680
Worcester$122,260
Pittsfield$116,050
Amherst$113,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$137,030	$132,040	$102,720	$98,394	108
Barnstable	$132,900	$129,530	$83,940	$95,778	98
Springfield	$126,680	$121,090	$89,370	$91,838	96
Worcester	$122,260	$123,640	$92,160	$89,038	103
Pittsfield	$116,050	$103,590	$79,990	$84,989	95
Amherst	$113,090	$94,640	$72,090	$83,054	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Data Scientists salary in other states

Data Scientists salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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