Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $100,170 a year) and the least in Springfield ($87,290), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $96,600 and the median at $82,930 for 2,640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$100,170
Boston$98,400
Amherst$94,020
Springfield$87,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$100,170	$86,300	$70,700	$74,611	103
Boston	$98,400	$82,930	$66,570	$73,454	108
Amherst	$94,020	$97,110	$70,860	$70,592	100
Springfield	$87,290	$80,340	$64,480	$66,194	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.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology 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 25-1066.
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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