SOC 25-1122 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 3 metro areas compared
At $82,610, median pay for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts tracks the national median of $78,580 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $82,610, median pay for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts tracks the national median of $78,580 closely. Pay ranges from under $60,730 at the tenth percentile to more than $161,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,920 to $100,940.
The area has 1,110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Massachusetts ranks number 12th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Worcester records the highest median at $95,980. Of the 717 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 253rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,730 | −22.7% |
| 25th | $65,920 | −16.1% |
| Median (50th) | $82,610 | +5.1% |
| 75th | $100,940 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $161,740 | +105.8% |
| Mean | $97,440 | +24.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester | $95,980 | 60 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $86,730 | 50 | |
| 3 | Boston | $80,890 | 920 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $82,610 buys what $78,081 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,081US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,610 a year, 5.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,730 to $161,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Worcester, at $95,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $82,610, 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 $78,580, so pay in Massachusetts is 5.1% 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 $161,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,730 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 Worcester, at $95,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,110 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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