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Physical Scientists, All Other take-home pay in Massachusetts

The median physical scientists, all other in Massachusetts earns $138,380. After taxes that leaves about $98,930 a year, or $8,244 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 28.5%.

$98,930 take-home a year
Gross pay$138,380
Federal income tax−$21,945
Social Security + Medicare−$10,586
Massachusetts income tax (approx.)−$6,919
Monthly take-home$8,244
Every two weeks$3,805

Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.

Physical Scientists, All Other salary in Massachusetts