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Data scientist salary in Boston, MA, 2026

How much does a Data Scientist make in Boston, MA?

Average base salary

$132,158
same
as national average
Average $132,158
Low $85,487
High $204,311

The average salary for a data scientist is $132,158 per year in Boston, MA. 161 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

Data Scientist job openings in Boston, MA

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Data Scientist, Baseball Analy...
Boston Red Sox4.4out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$75,000 - $100,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Boston, MA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Hollister Group
 
$312,000per year
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Fidelity TalentSource
 
$312,000per year
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals
 
$269,372per year
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Zoox
 
$201,700per year
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Axon
 
$195,215per year
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BNY
 
$191,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Boston, MA

  1. Lexington, MA
    $167,422 per year
  2. Lowell, MA
    $147,091 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $132,158 per year
  4. Waltham, MA
    $128,004 per year
  5. Wellesley, MA
    $124,431 per year

Where can a Data Scientist earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Data Scientist get paid in Boston, MA?

Chief Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $214,830 per year

Data Science Intern

Job openings
Average $25.21 per hour

Director of Data Science

Job openings
Average $213,438 per year

Junior Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $94,205 per year

Lead Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $172,654 per year

Principal Data Scientist

Job openings
Average $183,463 per year