Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in Massachusetts earn the most in Amherst (average $140,440 a year) and the least in Boston ($136,180), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary average at $133,090 and the median at $108,930 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,020.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Massachusetts

Amherst$140,440
Boston$136,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Amherst	$140,440	$133,660	$101,840	$100,555	100
Boston	$136,180	$124,440	$83,430	$97,856	108

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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