How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Boston?
$83,550a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $40.17 an hour or $6,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.17
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,150Median: $83,550Highest 10%: $138,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 | $28.92 | |
| 25th | $74,380 | $35.76 | |
| Median | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.16 | |
| 90th | $138,200 | $66.46 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Amherst Town, MA | $111,400 |
| Worcester, MA | $90,090 |
| Providence, RI | $81,810 |
| Springfield, MA | $74,930 |
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 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $40.17 ($83,550 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $83,550 against $80,250 nationally, 4% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $85,130, so Boston pays 2% less.
Where does Boston rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
56 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,200 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.