Senior Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary in Boston, MA
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level III 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 | $216,569 |
| 25th | $221,686 |
| 50th (median) | $235,102 |
| 75th | $241,500 |
| 90th | $247,305 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $189,000 | $125,000 | $192,375 | 11 |
| FY2021 | $196,500 | $186,992 | $207,500 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $203,910 | $203,819 | $211,500 | 12 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
Cost of living
Boston's median senior Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary of $235,102 is worth about $217,200 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 $235,102, 19% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
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.