DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$64,000
vs National
-3.6%
National: $66,422BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,686
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,000
-3.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,422
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Massachusetts earns $64,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.6% below the national average of $66,422. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,686 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $266,240 | 5 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $90,000 | 1 |
| University of Baltimore | $73,385 | 4 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston | $70,000 | 3 |
| Harvard University | $62,858 | 9 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $61,481 | 2 |
| Clark University | $59,342 | 3 |
| TRUSTEES OF HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE | $57,291 | 1 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $55,122 | 1 |
| Northeastern University | N/A | 1 |
| HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make in Massachusetts?
The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Massachusetts is $64,000 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other?
A Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Massachusetts earns 3.6% less than the national median of $66,422, or $43,686 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.