Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $100,760 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,590
90th percentile $167,960
Employed locally 60
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,590
    25th
    $74,160
    50th (median)
    $100,760
    75th
    $138,690
    90th
    $167,960

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $139,180
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $135,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,700
    Maryland $102,810
    Maine $102,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,740
    Oklahoma City, OK $101,720
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,900

    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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Physics 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 Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 3.5% above the national median of $97,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $68,590 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,160.