SOC 25-1054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 2 metro areas compared
At $101,620, median pay for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Worcester, MA tracks the national median of $100,310 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,620, median pay for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Worcester, MA tracks the national median of $100,310 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $68,130 and $128,150. The lowest tenth earn under $65,830, while the highest tenth earn more than $135,270.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $128,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 92nd of 481 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,830 | −34.4% |
| 25th | $68,130 | −32.1% |
| Median (50th) | $101,620 | +1.3% |
| 75th | $128,150 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $135,270 | +34.9% |
| Mean | $100,640 | +0.3% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $128,640 | 510 | |
| 2 | Amherst Town | $114,880 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $101,620 buys what $96,049 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,049US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,620 a year, 1.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,830 to $135,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $128,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $101,620, 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 $100,310, so pay in Worcester, MA is 1.3% 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 Worcester, MA earns more than $135,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,830 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 Boston, at $128,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Worcester, MA. 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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