Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $97,200 +22.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,040
90th percentile $159,260
Employed locally 150
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,040
    25th
    $61,040
    50th (median)
    $97,200
    75th
    $122,550
    90th
    $159,260

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 113% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    Madison, WI $127,680
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $97,930
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $87,310
    Springfield, MA $83,460

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 22.5% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,040 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,040.