Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts
$134,120avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,060 employed
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Massachusetts earn an average of $134,120 a year. That is $31,280 (30%) more than the U.S. average of $102,840. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $149,570.
$105,050Median pay
$134,120Average yearly
+21%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,380 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$149,570
a year
2140 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$120,440
a year
3340 jobs
Worcester, MA
$103,550
a year
4310 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$102,280
a year
5110 jobs
Springfield, MA
$92,110
a year
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts biological science teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102,840 | – |
| Massachusetts | $134,120 | – |
| New Hampshire | $126,680 | – |
| New York | $114,100 | – |
| Connecticut | $109,380 | – |
| Rhode Island | $105,470 | – |
| Vermont | $94,860 | – |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$166,200
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$102,790
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$132,880
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$95,000
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$93,170
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$103,940
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondary make in Massachusetts?
The average is $134,120 a year, and the median is $105,050. That is $31,280 (30%) more than the U.S. average of $102,840.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($149,570), followed by Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($120,440). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Springfield, MA ($92,110).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national biological science teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.