How much does an education teacher make in Massachusetts?
$79,980a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in Massachusetts. That is $38.45 an hour or $6,665 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.45
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,990Median: $79,980Highest 10%: $137,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | $24.03 | |
| 25th | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| Median | $79,980 | $38.45 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 90th | $137,800 | $66.23 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $80,030 |
| Boston, MA | $79,980 |
| Worcester, MA | $77,240 |
| Springfield, MA | $75,330 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $75,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,810 |
| 5. Connecticut | $80,620 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $80,030 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $79,980 |
| 8. Michigan | $79,910 |
| 9. Minnesota | $78,950 |
| 10. Nebraska | $78,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $38.45 ($79,980 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $79,980 against $75,350 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for education teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays education teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $80,030 a year.
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.