Physicist Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 570+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$153,890
$73.986/hr
vs National Average
$149,537
+2.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$92K – $222K
570 employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Physicist in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $92,350 |
| 25th percentile | $105,210 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $153,890 |
| 75th percentile | $192,850 |
| 90th percentile | $222,390 |
Historical Salary Trend — Physicist in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,720 |
| 2023 | $149,990 |
| 2024 | $153,890 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $129,720 | $140,924 |
| 2023 | $149,990 | $142,089 |
| 2024 | $153,890 | $149,537 |