Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Massachusetts

Other postsecondary teachers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $130,280 a year) and the least in Springfield ($85,370), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other postsecondary teachers average at $116,540 and the median at $94,480 for 1,790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$130,280
Amherst$98,940
Worcester$90,110
Springfield$85,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$130,280	$103,340	$85,140	$94,118	108
Amherst	$98,940	$89,410	$80,500	$73,807	100
Worcester	$90,110	$83,820	$65,800	$68,037	103
Springfield	$85,370	$84,740	$64,720	$64,939	96

*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.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 25-1199.
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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