Data Scientist Boston, MA
Data Scientist salary in Boston, MA
Typical pay
$172,900a year
Most Data Scientists earn $142k to $185k a year
From 75 current job postings, updated Nov 5, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Data Scientist salary in Boston, MA is $172,900 a year. Most job postings pay $142,100 to $185,500. From 75 current job postings, updated Nov 5, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in Massachusetts
Back to the whole USMassachusetts
$168k typical, most $142k to $184k
| Boston, MA | $173k | $142k to $185k | 75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence, RI | – | – | 1 |
| Worcester, MA | – | – | 1 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 3 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Experienced 16 job postings$126k $165k
Typical: $145k
- Senior 39 job postings$149k $192k
Typical: $174k
- Lead or manager 13 job postings$176k $191k
Typical: $185k
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Senior: most postings pay $149k to $192k a year, typically $174k.
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Pay by employer and level
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How much does a Data Scientist make in Boston, MA?
Employers hiring now typically offer $172,900 a year for Data Scientist roles in Boston, MA. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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