Physics Teacher salary in Boston, MA
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, FY2025. Includes Cambridge, Bridgewater, Medford, Waltham.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Physics, Assistant Professor Physics
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,692 |
| 25th | $75,893 |
| 50th (median) | $117,165 |
| 75th | $136,350 |
| 90th | $203,490 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $91,197 | $71,351 | $121,625 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $118,333 | $105,335 | $131,700 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $117,165 | $75,893 | $136,350 | 12 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 0 |
Cost of living
Boston's median Physics Teacher salary of $117,165 is worth about $108,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boston = 108.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in the Boston, MA area earned a median of $128,640 in May 2025 (510 employed). The H-1B median here is $117,165, 9% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | too few | 4 |
| Bridgewater State University | too few | 2 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | too few | 2 |
| Northeastern University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.