How much does an economics teacher make in Boston?
$174,900a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $84.09 an hour or $14,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.09
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,380Median: $174,900Highest 10%: $411,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,380 | $40.57 | |
| 25th | $118,200 | $56.83 | |
| Median | $174,900 | $84.09 | |
| 75th | $229,700 | $110.44 | |
| 90th | $411,900 | $198.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| Amherst Town, MA | $140,400 |
| Providence, RI | $133,500 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $119,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $84.09 ($174,900 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $174,900 against $123,900 nationally, 41% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $164,400, so Boston pays 6% more.
Where does Boston rank for economics teacher pay?
7 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $411,900 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.