How much does a social work teacher make in Boston?
$83,160a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $39.98 an hour or $6,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.98
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,610Median: $83,160Highest 10%: $136,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 25th | $62,830 | $30.21 | |
| Median | $83,160 | $39.98 | |
| 75th | $134,300 | $64.57 | |
| 90th | $136,300 | $65.50 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for social work teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 social work teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $39.98 ($83,160 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $83,160 against $77,570 nationally, 7% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $79,710, so Boston pays 4% more.
Where does Boston rank for social work teacher pay?
10 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,300 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.