Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $167,400 or more. The middle half of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn between $68,350 and $124,330.
- $61K10th
- $68K25th
- $87KMedian
- $124K75th
- $167K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,890 | $8,658 | — |
| Median | $86,510 | $7,209 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,350 | $5,696 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $124,330 | $10,361 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only).
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $103,890, a single filer in Boston takes home about $77,042 a year, or $6,420 a month and $2,963 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 | $81,917 | $6,826 |
| Working in MA | $77,042 | $6,420 |
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 mathematical science 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 $103,890 buys what about $95,958 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$103,890
- Amherst$102,820
- Worcester$92,570
- Barnstable$90,300
- Springfield$89,230
All Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,550).
- San Francisco, CA$166,550
- Riverside, CA$157,930
- Santa Maria, CA$155,880
- Ann Arbor, MI$149,390
- Los Angeles, CA$142,840
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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Boston: questions
What is the entry-level mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mathematical science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Boston?
About $77,042 a year ($6,420 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,890. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do mathematical science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($95,806).
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 25-1022; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 1.59, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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