Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,750 | $120,395 | +9% |
| Median hourly wage | $63.34 | $57.88 | +9% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $124,527.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $140,426 | $110,500 | $214,500 | 162 |
The median annual salary for a Data Scientist in Massachusetts is $131,750, or about $63.34 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Data Scientists is $120,395. Massachusetts is +9% above the national median.
Entry-level data scientists in Massachusetts typically earn from $110,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 9,420 data scientist jobs on record and a median salary of $131,750, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.