Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $275,340 or more. The middle half of engineering teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn between $103,530 and $214,460.
- $81K10th
- $104K25th
- $135KMedian
- $214K75th
- $275K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $157,030 | $13,086 | — |
| Median | $135,480 | $11,290 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,530 | $8,628 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $214,460 | $17,872 | — |
*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 Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Engineering teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($150,040) and 26% more than the U.S. average ($124,520). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $109,270.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $157,030 | $135,480 | $80,720 | $275,340 | 2,010 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $157,030, a single filer in Boston takes home about $111,065 a year, or $9,255 a month and $4,272 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 | $118,596 | $9,883 |
| Working in MA | $111,065 | $9,255 |
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 engineering 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 $157,030 buys what about $145,041 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Boston: questions
What is the entry-level engineering teachers, postsecondary salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the engineering teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Boston?
About $111,065 a year ($9,255 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $157,030. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do engineering teachers, postsecondary earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.88, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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