How much does a physics teacher make in Massachusetts?
$111,300a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Massachusetts. That is $53.50 an hour or $9,273 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.50
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,660Median: $111,300Highest 10%: $213,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,660 | $30.61 | |
| 25th | $80,650 | $38.77 | |
| Median | $111,300 | $53.50 | |
| 75th | $167,500 | $80.52 | |
| 90th | $213,100 | $102.46 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $128,600 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $114,900 |
| Worcester, MA | $101,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 1. California | $139,400 |
| 2. Connecticut | $112,400 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $111,300 |
| 4. Maryland | $111,000 |
| 5. Michigan | $109,100 |
| 6. New Mexico | $108,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $53.50 ($111,300 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $111,300 against $100,300 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for physics teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 47 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays physics teachers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $128,600 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.