Senior Research Scientist Salary in Cambridge, MA

6 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 Cambridge is $195,594 — 61% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$195,594
Average
$117,356
Min Est.
$352,069
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Senior Research Scientist in Cambridge

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
The Broad Institute, Inc. $124,000 2
Section 2

Senior Research Scientist in Other Cities

New York, NY
$110,418
44 filings
Houston, TX
$90,222
11 filings
Boston, MA
$101,643
10 filings
Worcester, MA
$79,005
10 filings
Dallas, TX
$76,411
7 filings
Pittsburgh, PA
$97,414
7 filings
Mountain View, CA
$231,464
6 filings
Wilmington, DE
$121,186
5 filings

Other Roles in Cambridge

Software Engineer ($169,938) Research Scientist ($114,190) Postdoctoral Associate ($73,240) Assistant Professor ($157,206) Postdoctoral Fellow ($73,687) Research Associate ($82,108) Software Engineering ($158,731) Research Scientist Ii ($127,933)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.