Senior Research Scientist Salary in Boston, MA

10 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Scientist in Boston is $101,644 — 16% below the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$101,644
Average
$60,986
Min Est.
$182,958
Max Est.
10
Filings

Top Employers for Senior Research Scientist in Boston

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY $105,440 6
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary $80,000 2
Section 2

Senior Research Scientist in Other Cities

New York, NY
$110,418
44 filings
Houston, TX
$90,222
11 filings
Worcester, MA
$79,005
10 filings
Dallas, TX
$76,411
7 filings
Pittsburgh, PA
$97,414
7 filings
Cambridge, MA
$195,594
6 filings
Mountain View, CA
$231,464
6 filings
Wilmington, DE
$121,186
5 filings

Other Roles in Boston

Research Fellow ($77,012) Clinical Fellow ($101,074) Assistant Professor ($166,509) Software Engineer ($127,727) Senior Software Engineer ($160,935) Software Development Engineer Ii ($149,376) Software Engineer Ii ($143,038) Software Developer ($135,898)
Section 3
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.