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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary, Respiratory Therapists
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$83,550$104,580Higher
Hourly medianNot published$50.28/hr
Middle half of workers earn$74,380 – $106,420$96,190 – $112,020
Jobs in Greater Boston1,5601,560
Massachusetts change 2024–34+20.7%Higher+10.4%
Massachusetts openings a year280Higher140
Typical U.S. entry educationDoctoral or professional degreeAssociate's degree
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure62Moderate39ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySubstantialLittle or none
Programs near Boston83More4

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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