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Data Scientist Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$63.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,730/year ($7,894/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Data Scientists (5th of 50), with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 9,420 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $131,750 a year — though pay ranges from $81,030 for newcomers to $206,220 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $131,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $166,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $206,220 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,420 Data Scientist jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Data Scientist salary of $131,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,730 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $131,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,354 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,079 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$6,588 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,730 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,894 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Massachusetts?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Massachusetts is $131,750 per year ($63.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,940 and $166,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $131,750, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $94,730 per year ($7,894 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 9,420 Data Scientist jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.