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University Professor Salary in Massachusetts

Massachusetts Β· Updated 2025 Β· Adjusted for local cost of living

Median Salary
$130,560
Mid-level
Entry Level
$95K
0–2 years
Senior Level
$174K
6–9 years
COL vs National
+28%
Cost of living

University Professor Salary by Experience Level in Massachusetts

ExperienceP10P25MedianP75P90
Entry Level
0–2 years
$67K$79K$94,720$113K$133K
Mid Level
3–5 years
$92K$110K$130,560$156K$186K
Senior Level
6–9 years
$122K$146K$174,080$207K$246K
Lead / Principal
10–14 years
$156K$187K$224,000$269K$320K
Director / Executive
15+ years
$202K$243K$291,840$352K$422K

All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts cost of living (Γ—1.28 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.

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How Industry Affects University Professor Pay in Massachusetts

Technology / Software
$176K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$167K
+28%
Consulting
$159K
+22%
Healthcare
$141K
+8%
Government
$124K
-5%
Education
$115K
-12%
Nonprofit
$108K
-17%

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