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Side-by-side comparison of Mathematicians, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$104,190$128,640Higher
Hourly median$50.09/hrNot published
Middle half of workers earn$81,510 – $104,600$82,570 – $169,590
Jobs in Greater Boston40510Higher
Massachusetts change 2024–34Not published+6.3%
Massachusetts openings a yearNot published40
Typical U.S. entry educationMaster's degreeDoctoral or professional degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure92Higher73HigherLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialLittle or none
Programs near Boston73More56

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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