Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,820 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn between $64,960 and $99,330.
- $54K10th
- $65K25th
- $82KMedian
- $99K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,780 | $7,148 | $41.24 |
| Median | $82,420 | $6,868 | $39.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,960 | $5,413 | $31.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,330 | $8,278 | $47.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn 4% more than the Massachusetts average ($82,620) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $85,780 | $82,420 | $53,670 | $122,820 | 850 |
| Massachusetts | $82,620 | $78,780 | $49,150 | $122,830 | 1,660 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $85,780, a single filer in Boston takes home about $65,207 a year, or $5,434 a month and $2,508 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $69,176 | $5,765 |
| Working in MA | $65,207 | $5,434 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $85,780 buys what about $79,231 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 2nd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Worcester pays the most ($90,510).
- Worcester$90,510
- Boston$85,780
- Springfield$78,430
- Barnstable$78,370
- Amherst$61,640
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Boston: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in Boston?
$41.24 an hour on average, and $39.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Boston?
About $65,207 a year ($5,434 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,780. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
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 25-1194; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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