Professor salary in Boston, MA

Average salary
$128,000/yr
Based on 56 income tax records
$59,500
$286,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$131K
 
$74K
 
$143K
$59,500
$286,500
How much do Professors make?
The average total salary for a Professor is $128,000 per year. This is based on data from 56 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Professor and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Professor salary can vary between $59,500 to $286,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Professor salary by location

Professor salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Harvard University, Suffolk County, MA
15 income tax records
$151,500/yr
$67K – $283K
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Northeastern University, Suffolk County, MA
31 income tax records
$114,500/yr
$57K – $179K
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Swire Coca-Cola, Suffolk County, MA
14 income tax records
$114,500/yr
$29K – $282K
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Boston University, Suffolk County, MA
37 income tax records
$110,500/yr
$63K – $236K
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State Of Massachusetts, Suffolk County, MA
35 income tax records
$78,500/yr
$44K – $141K

Professor demographics in Boston, MA

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63% are single
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37% are married
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16% have kids
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39% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Professors in Boston, MA

56 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a professor in Boston, MA is $128,000 per year. Professor salaries in Boston, MA can vary between $59,500 to $286,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 56 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as professor.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for professors near Boston, MA: Harvard University ($151,500 a year), Northeastern University ($114,500 a year), and Swire Coca-Cola ($114,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for professors near Boston, MA: Newton Center, MA ($179,000 a year), Hanover, NH ($158,000 a year), and Winchester, MA ($150,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.