Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Barnstable
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,870 or more. The middle half of engineering teachers, postsecondary in Barnstable earn between $98,400 and $100,880.
- $83K10th
- $98K25th
- $98KMedian
- $101K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,840 | $8,737 | — |
| Median | $98,400 | $8,200 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,400 | $8,200 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,880 | $8,407 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Barnstable vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Engineering teachers, postsecondary in Barnstable earn 30% less than the Massachusetts average ($150,040) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($124,520). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $109,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $104,840 | $98,400 | $82,930 | $127,870 | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $150,040 | $134,850 | $80,700 | $275,340 | 2,610 |
| United States | $124,520 | $109,270 | $61,550 | $210,370 | 40,270 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Barnstable
On the average salary of $104,840, a single filer in Barnstable takes home about $77,663 a year, or $6,472 a month and $2,987 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% 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 Barnstable a good place for engineering teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Barnstable area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $104,840 buys what about $106,598 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Barnstable ($56,360). A typical home costs $764,671, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Barnstable ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($157,030).
- Boston$157,030
- Amherst$145,820
- Springfield$108,490
- Barnstable$104,840
All Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for engineering teachers, postsecondary
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($187,890).
- San Jose, CA$187,890
- San Francisco, CA$180,320
- Riverside, CA$166,360
- Ann Arbor, MI$165,360
- Los Angeles, CA$161,200
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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Barnstable: questions
What is the entry-level engineering teachers, postsecondary salary in Barnstable?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the engineering teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Barnstable?
About $77,663 a year ($6,472 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,840. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do engineering teachers, postsecondary earn more in Barnstable than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($124,520).
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 25-1032; area Barnstable Town, MA (12700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- 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.
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