Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $284,230 or more. The middle half of chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn between $86,390 and $177,480.
- $66K10th
- $86K25th
- $123KMedian
- $177K75th
- $284K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $142,840 | $11,903 | — |
| Median | $123,250 | $10,271 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $86,390 | $7,199 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $177,480 | $14,790 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn 9% more than the Massachusetts average ($130,570) and 36% more than the U.S. average ($105,210). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $93,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $142,840 | $123,250 | $66,080 | $284,230 | 530 |
| Massachusetts | $130,570 | $108,270 | $66,080 | $216,670 | 820 |
| United States | $105,210 | $93,250 | $57,870 | $172,110 | 19,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $142,840, a single filer in Boston takes home about $102,075 a year, or $8,506 a month and $3,926 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $108,897 | $9,075 |
| Working in MA | $102,075 | $8,506 |
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 chemistry 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 $142,840 buys what about $131,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$142,840
- Amherst$127,720
- Worcester$102,070
- Springfield$90,360
All Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for chemistry teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,190).
- San Francisco, CA$169,190
- San Diego, CA$167,730
- San Jose, CA$167,430
- Los Angeles, CA$159,710
- Riverside, CA$153,440
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Boston: questions
What is the entry-level chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $86,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemistry teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Boston?
About $102,075 a year ($8,506 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $142,840. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do chemistry teachers, postsecondary earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% more than the U.S. average for this job ($105,210).
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 25-1052; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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