How much does a substitute teacher make in Boston?
$42,080a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $20.23 an hour or $3,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.23
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 99 of 323
- Jobs in the area
- 5,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,750Median: $42,080Highest 10%: $63,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,750 | $16.23 | |
| 25th | $37,080 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| 75th | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| 90th | $63,270 | $30.42 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers.
| Providence, RI | $45,510 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,900 |
| Springfield, MA | $41,350 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,460 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,390 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $36,560 |
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 substitute teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $20.23 ($42,080 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $42,080 against $41,670 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $41,350, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for substitute teacher pay?
99 of 323 metro areas with data.
How much does a substitute teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,270 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.