Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $266,950 or more. The middle half of physics teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn between $82,570 and $169,590.
- $63K10th
- $83K25th
- $129KMedian
- $170K75th
- $267K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $141,400 | $11,783 | — |
| Median | $128,640 | $10,720 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,570 | $6,881 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $169,590 | $14,132 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Physics teachers, postsecondary in Boston earn 6% more than the Massachusetts average ($133,680) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($111,460). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $100,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $141,400 | $128,640 | $63,310 | $266,950 | 510 |
| Massachusetts | $133,680 | $111,280 | $63,660 | $213,120 | 680 |
| United States | $111,460 | $100,310 | $60,200 | $177,850 | 13,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $141,400, a single filer in Boston takes home about $101,163 a year, or $8,430 a month and $3,891 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% 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 | $107,913 | $8,993 |
| Working in MA | $101,163 | $8,430 |
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 physics 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 $141,400 buys what about $130,604 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for physics teachers, postsecondary
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($181,010).
- Los Angeles, CA$181,010
- San Francisco, CA$164,980
- San Diego, CA$164,460
- College Station, TX$159,810
- Riverside, CA$156,870
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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Boston: questions
What is the entry-level physics teachers, postsecondary salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physics teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Boston?
About $101,163 a year ($8,430 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $141,400. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do physics teachers, postsecondary earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more than the U.S. average for this job ($111,460).
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 25-1054; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.22, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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