Political Scientists salary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
SOC 19-3094 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$133,930
per year in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Middle half
$88,450–$170,110
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
190
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Concentration
1.95×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$133,930
published median
United States
$142,080
5.7% below the national median
Rank among metro areas
3rd
7 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Massachusetts ($133,930) and New Hampshire ($74,560). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $133,930 median has purchasing power comparable to about $123,705 nationally. Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH's BEA regional price parity is 108.3 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
$72,700$217,810
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Master's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
Ready to look for an opening?
SalaryRow explains the local pay; Google collects current openings from job boards. Your search includes both this occupation and this location.