How much does a history teacher make in Massachusetts?
$104,900a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Massachusetts. That is $50.43 an hour or $8,742 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.43
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,940Median: $104,900Highest 10%: $173,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,940 | $30.74 | |
| 25th | $80,330 | $38.62 | |
| Median | $104,900 | $50.43 | |
| 75th | $134,400 | $64.62 | |
| 90th | $173,200 | $83.28 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $107,000 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $106,800 |
| Boston, MA | $105,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $97,220 |
| Worcester, MA | $89,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 1. California | $127,200 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $106,900 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $104,900 |
| 4. Oregon | $104,300 |
| 5. Connecticut | $102,000 |
| 6. New York | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $50.43 ($104,900 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $104,900 against $83,820 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for history teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays history teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $107,000 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.