How much does a middle school teacher make in Massachusetts?
$89,450a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Massachusetts. That is $43.00 an hour or $7,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.00
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $89,450Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $76,190 | $36.63 | |
| Median | $89,450 | $43.00 | |
| 75th | $101,000 | $48.55 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.74 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $99,600 |
| Boston, MA | $94,170 |
| Providence, RI | $89,450 |
| Worcester, MA | $82,380 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $80,750 |
| Springfield, MA | $79,920 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $77,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 3. New York | $94,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $93,610 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,760 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $89,450 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $79,900 |
| 8. Utah | $79,180 |
| 9. Alaska | $78,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $43.00 ($89,450 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $89,450 against $64,370 nationally, 39% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for middle school teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays middle school teachers the most?
Barnstable Town, MA, with a median of $99,600 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.