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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$149,550
- Amherst$145,500
- Worcester$125,810
- Barnstable$117,480
- Springfield$115,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $149,550 | $131,130 | $102,170 | $106,326 | 108 |
| Amherst | $145,500 | $109,940 | $84,990 | $103,760 | 100 |
| Worcester | $125,810 | $104,910 | $82,870 | $91,287 | 103 |
| Barnstable | $117,480 | $105,810 | $79,040 | $85,923 | 98 |
| Springfield | $115,350 | $107,050 | $84,780 | $84,531 | 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.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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