Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

Engineering teachers, postsecondary in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $157,030 a year) and the least in Barnstable ($104,840), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the engineering teachers, postsecondary average at $150,040 and the median at $134,850 for 2,610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $124,520.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$157,030
Amherst$145,820
Springfield$108,490
Barnstable$104,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$157,030	$135,480	$103,530	$111,065	108
Amherst	$145,820	$137,090	$110,580	$103,963	100
Springfield	$108,490	$95,200	$84,540	$80,048	96
Barnstable	$104,840	$98,400	$98,400	$77,663	98

*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.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Engineering 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 25-1032.
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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