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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, biological science teachers, postsecondaries earn $83,560 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $178K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Massachusetts. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$84K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
$178K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $84K get you in Massachusetts?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,249/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,347/mo
Rent as % of take-home44.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$83,485/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,902/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $51,260, 25th percentile $64,180, median $83,560, 75th percentile $128,380, 90th percentile $178,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$64KMedian$84K75th$128K90th$178K
Bar chart showing Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $51,260, 25th percentile $64,180, median $83,560, 75th percentile $128,380, 90th percentile $178,030. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $178K or more, a $127K spread from bottom to top.

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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Massachusetts

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Amherst Town-Northampton$101K+21%N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$84K+0%N/A
Worcester$83K-1%N/A
Springfield$79K-5%N/A

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Frequently asked questions

How much do biological science teachers, postsecondaries make in Massachusetts?

The median is $83,560 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,260, and experienced biological science teachers, postsecondaries can clear $178,030. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $84K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,249/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 44.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a biological science teachers, postsecondary salary go in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biological science teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $83,485 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do biological science teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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