How much does a substitute teacher make in Massachusetts?
$41,350a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Massachusetts. That is $19.88 an hour or $3,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.88
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,590Median: $41,350Highest 10%: $58,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 25th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $41,350 | $19.88 | |
| 75th | $48,600 | $23.37 | |
| 90th | $58,930 | $28.33 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $45,510 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $43,900 |
| Boston, MA | $42,080 |
| Springfield, MA | $41,350 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,460 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $37,390 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $36,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 13. New Jersey | $43,780 |
| 14. New York | $43,490 |
| 15. North Dakota | $42,570 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $41,350 |
| 17. Michigan | $39,500 |
| 18. Illinois | $39,410 |
| 19. Virginia | $39,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $19.88 ($41,350 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $41,350 against $41,670 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for substitute teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays substitute teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $45,510 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.