Political Scientists in Massachusetts

Local pay for political scientists in Massachusetts, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-3094

$133,930

median pay, Massachusetts

170

employed in Massachusetts

-5.7%

vs U.S. median

-3.1%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What political scientists earn in Massachusetts

Massachusetts · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of political scientists in Massachusetts earn between $106,960 and $170,110 a year; the U.S. median is $142,080.

$76,010

P10

$106,960

P25

$133,930

MEDIAN

$170,110

P75

$217,820

P90

Pay by metro in Massachusetts

$133,930

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