DOL Median (Cambridge, MA)
$101,000
vs National
+39.8%
National: $72,267BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,942
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$101,000
+39.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,267
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Cambridge, MA earns $101,000 in nominal terms, which is 39.8% above the national average of $72,267. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,942 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Cambridge, MA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY(MIT) | $112,000 | 2 |
| Harvard University | $105,300 | 18 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $101,000 | 12 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | $93,117 | 14 |
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How much does a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make in Cambridge, MA?
The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Cambridge, MA is $101,000 based on 28 DOL filings.
Is Cambridge, MA a good place to work as a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Cambridge, MA earns 39.8% more than the national median of $72,267, or $68,942 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.