How much does a chemistry teacher make in Boston?
$123,300a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $59.25 an hour or $10,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.25
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,080Median: $123,300Highest 10%: $284,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,080 | $31.77 | |
| 25th | $86,390 | $41.53 | |
| Median | $123,300 | $59.25 | |
| 75th | $177,500 | $85.33 | |
| 90th | $284,200 | $136.65 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Amherst Town, MA | $108,500 |
| Providence, RI | $97,490 |
| Worcester, MA | $93,410 |
| Springfield, MA | $75,790 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $119,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $59.25 ($123,300 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $123,300 against $93,250 nationally, 32% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $108,300, so Boston pays 14% more.
Where does Boston rank for chemistry teacher pay?
12 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $284,200 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.