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Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, business teachers, postsecondarys earn $99,600 at the median. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $217K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$100K
Median annual
N/A
Hourly rate
$50K
Entry level (10th %)
$217K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $100K get you in Massachusetts?

Take-home$6,123/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,056/mo
Rent burden33.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$99,600/yr
After rent$4,067/mo
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U.S. employed: 4,520
Category: Education
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts

Bar chart showing Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $50,080, 25th percentile $77,480, median $99,600, 75th percentile $157,530, 90th percentile $216,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$50K25th$77KMedian$100K75th$158K90th$217K
Bar chart showing Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Massachusetts: 10th percentile $50,080, 25th percentile $77,480, median $99,600, 75th percentile $157,530, 90th percentile $216,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level business teachers, postsecondarys (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K.Top earners bring in $217K or more - a $167K spread from bottom to top.

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Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$142K+46%110
District of Columbia$132K+36%760
California$125K+29%4,800
Utah$125K+28%430
New York$109K+12%8,640
North Dakota$109K+12%210
New Jersey$105K+8%2,490
Connecticut$104K+7%1,280
Virginia$103K+6%2,850
Maryland$103K+6%2,130
New Hampshire$102K+5%560
Louisiana$102K+4%670
Michigan$101K+4%2,320
Rhode Island$100K+3%360
Massachusetts$100K+2%4,520

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Frequently asked questions

How much do business teachers, postsecondarys make in Massachusetts?

The median is $99,600 a year. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,080, and experienced business teachers, postsecondarys can clear $216,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $100K enough to live in Massachusetts?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,123/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,056/month (median of metro areas), which eats 33.6% 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 business 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 business teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $99,600 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do business teachers, postsecondarys 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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