Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary in Boston, MA
Based on 87 certified H-1B filings in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Cambridge, Waltham, Somerville, Lexington, Bedford.
Also listed as: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,350 |
| 25th | $137,398 |
| 50th (median) | $190,000 |
| 75th | $227,500 |
| 90th | $276,130 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $150,000 | $110,000 | $186,675 | 43 |
| FY2021 | $160,000 | $120,000 | $202,500 | 107 |
| FY2022 | $161,595 | $120,000 | $168,717 | 61 |
| FY2023 | $135,000 | $93,151 | $208,000 | 43 |
| FY2024 | $219,827 | $141,852 | $267,336 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $154,782 | $123,415 | $200,000 | 54 |
| FY2026 | $215,000 | $193,000 | $249,313 | 33 |
Cost of living
Boston's median Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary of $190,000 is worth about $175,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boston = 108.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Natural Sciences Managers in the Boston, MA area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (9,570 employed). The H-1B median here is $190,000, 35% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | too few | 7 |
| Takeda Development Center Americas | too few | 5 |
| Boston Medical Center | too few | 4 |
| Alnylam | too few | 3 |
| Mass General Brigham Incorporated | too few | 3 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals | too few | 3 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | too few | 3 |
| Amgen | too few | 2 |
| Biogen | too few | 2 |
| Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $140,795 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $197,500 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | $235,102 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $278,913 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $140,795 | $140,795 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $192,379 | $197,500 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | $221,686 | $235,102 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $277,826 | $278,913 | 16 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.