For 15 Massachusetts Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $103,756 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $127,898 at Massachusetts Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $98,511 at Massachusetts Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $83,398 at Massachusetts Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $74,332 at Massachusetts Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $82,842 at Massachusetts Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $81,469 at Massachusetts Public Colleges.
Massachusetts Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Massachusetts Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater, MA | $100,169 | $117,226 | $93,751 | $75,785 | $53,239 | - | - |
| Fitchburg State UniversityFitchburg, MA | $98,756 | $114,976 | $89,797 | $77,924 | $74,719 | - | - |
| Framingham State UniversityFramingham, MA | $101,158 | $112,565 | $93,308 | $82,694 | $78,000 | - | - |
| University of Massachusetts-LowellLowell, MA | $128,503 | $171,583 | $130,342 | $105,789 | $84,068 | $101,140 | $81,469 |
| University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst, MA | $132,469 | $176,850 | $128,229 | $114,223 | $76,600 | $89,302 | - |
| University of Massachusetts-BostonBoston, MA | $114,487 | $164,711 | $127,446 | $99,362 | - | $80,927 | - |
| Massachusetts College of Art and DesignBoston, MA | $96,211 | $118,239 | $88,345 | $70,823 | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts Maritime AcademyBuzzards Bay, MA | $90,659 | $109,905 | $81,933 | $68,852 | $79,307 | - | - |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical SchoolWorcester, MA | $107,132 | $139,316 | $108,910 | $90,003 | - | - | - |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal ArtsNorth Adams, MA | $94,113 | $108,325 | $81,798 | $73,527 | $60,570 | - | - |
| Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA | $84,514 | $96,691 | $78,599 | $77,117 | $71,239 | - | - |
| Salem State UniversitySalem, MA | $96,243 | $109,381 | $89,843 | $76,047 | $63,806 | - | - |
| University of Massachusetts-DartmouthNorth Dartmouth, MA | $115,158 | $150,162 | $107,654 | $87,534 | $115,000 | $60,000 | - |
| Westfield State UniversityWestfield, MA | $103,995 | $115,812 | $95,283 | $80,421 | $70,304 | - | - |
| Worcester State UniversityWorcester, MA | $92,773 | $112,723 | $82,423 | $70,873 | $65,134 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Massachusetts
- Harvard University $223,353
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology $221,399
- Babson College $185,579
- Boston College $163,290
- Boston University $150,038
- Northeastern University $146,980
- Bentley University $142,624
- Amherst College $140,454
- Franklin W Olin College of Engineering $138,216
- Williams College $138,043