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Side-by-side comparison of Physicists, Materials Scientists
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Median pay, Greater Boston$106,000$132,600Higher
Hourly median$50.96/hr$63.75/hr
Middle half of workers earn$82,070 – $170,190$103,890 – $145,600
Jobs in Greater Boston1,060Higher700
Massachusetts change 2024–34+1.0%+2.1%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year4050Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationDoctoral or professional degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure88Higher74HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialSubstantial
Programs near Boston50More1

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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