SOC 25-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 2 metro areas compared
At $108,930, median pay for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts tracks the national median of $103,170 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $108,930, median pay for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts tracks the national median of $103,170 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $83,430 and $178,480. The lowest tenth earn under $64,150, while the highest tenth earn more than $217,460.
The area has 470 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.03 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 8th by median wage. Amherst Town leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $133,660. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 125th of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,150 | −37.8% |
| 25th | $83,430 | −19.1% |
| Median (50th) | $108,930 | +5.6% |
| 75th | $178,480 | +73.0% |
| 90th | $217,460 | +110.8% |
| Mean | $133,090 | +29.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $133,660 | — | |
| 2 | Boston | $124,440 | 320 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $108,930 buys what $102,958 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,958US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,930 a year, 5.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,150 to $217,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amherst Town, at $133,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $108,930, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $103,170, so pay in Massachusetts is 5.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Massachusetts earns more than $217,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,150 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Amherst Town, at $133,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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