DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$68,000
vs National
-2.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,416
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,000
-2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Cambridge, MA earns $68,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,416 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LASE Innovation Inc. | $208,000 | 1 |
| RAYTHEON BBN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. | $119,278 | 4 |
| The Broad Institute | $110,251 | 2 |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | $91,080 | 12 |
| Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | $86,103 | 44 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | $75,500 | 3 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $71,000 | 122 |
| Harvard University | $66,750 | 13 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $60,700 | 90 |
| University of Connecticut | $50,000 | 17 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Physicists salary in Cambridge, MA is $68,000 based on 99 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Cambridge, MA earns 2.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $46,416 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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