Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,800 or more. The middle half of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in Worcester earn between $64,360 and $109,420.
- $60K10th
- $64K25th
- $84KMedian
- $109K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,570 | $7,714 | — |
| Median | $84,140 | $7,012 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,360 | $5,363 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,420 | $9,118 | — |
*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 Worcester
On the average salary of $92,570, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $69,644 a year, or $5,804 a month and $2,679 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross 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.
Is Worcester a good place for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $92,570 buys what about $90,292 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 3rd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($103,890).
- 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 Worcester: questions
What is the entry-level mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mathematical science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Worcester?
About $69,644 a year ($5,804 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,570. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do mathematical science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.70, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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