Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Massachusetts
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$153,647
across 8 metros
vs National Avg
+11.7%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
8
7 above national avg
Highest Metro
$178,360
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
All metro areas in Massachusetts
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8 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NHMA | $109K | $143K | $178K | $213K | $178K |
| Barnstable Town, MAMA | $101K | $133K | $165K | $197K | $165K |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan areaMA | $101K | $133K | $164K | $195K | $164K |
| Worcester, MAMA | $121K | $141K | $161K | $181K | $161K |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MAMA | $107K | $127K | $148K | $169K | $148K |
| Springfield, MAMA | $106K | $127K | $148K | $169K | $148K |
| Pittsfield, MAMA | $98K | $118K | $137K | $157K | $138K |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MAMA | $90K | $108K | $126K | $144K | $126K |
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