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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Massachusetts
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $127,010 | $103,110 | $90,950 | $92,047 | 100 |
| Boston | $114,330 | $103,810 | $76,110 | $83,865 | 108 |
| Worcester | $80,760 | $78,450 | $66,470 | $61,927 | 103 |
*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.
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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 25-1067.
- 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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