Data Scientists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $175,620 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Worcester earn between $92,160 and $152,040.
- $71K10th
- $92K25th
- $124KMedian
- $152K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $122,260 | $10,188 | $58.78 |
| Median | $123,640 | $10,303 | $59.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,160 | $7,680 | $44.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,040 | $12,670 | $73.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Data scientists in Worcester earn 10% less than the Massachusetts average ($136,460) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $122,260 | $123,640 | $70,880 | $175,620 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $136,460 | $131,750 | $81,030 | $206,220 | 9,420 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Worcester
On the average salary of $122,260, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $89,038 a year, or $7,420 a month and $3,425 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $122,260 buys what about $119,251 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($137,030).
- Boston$137,030
- Barnstable$132,900
- Springfield$126,680
- Worcester$122,260
- Pittsfield$116,050
- Amherst$113,090
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Worcester: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Worcester?
$58.78 an hour on average, and $59.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $89,038 a year ($7,420 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $122,260. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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; area Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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