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How much does a Senior Physicist make in Massachusetts? The average Senior Physicist salary in Massachusetts is $118,600 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $101,100 and $148,100. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Senior Physicist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $85,167 MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $101,100 MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $118,600 MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $148,100 MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Physicist Salary $174,958 MA March 26, 2024
25% $101,100 10% $85,167 90% $174,958 75% $148,100 $118,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Senior Physicist develops laws and theories of physics for their application to specific industries and fields. Researches subjects such as mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, pneumatics, magnetism, and radiation. Being a Senior Physicist devises procedures for physical testing of materials. Describes and illustrates observations and conclusions in mathematical terms. In addition, Senior Physicist conducts instrumental analyses to determine physical properties of materials. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Senior Physicist contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Working as a Senior Physicist typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $114,348 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $115,547 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $116,201 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $115,111 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $114,784 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $122,196 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $116,419 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $122,196 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $122,196 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $119,035 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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