How much does a teacher and instructor make in Boston?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $48.37 an hour or $8,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.37
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $77,750 | $37.38 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 75th | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.86 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Providence, RI | $128,200 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $65,870 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $48.37 ($100,600 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $66,140 nationally, 52% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $100,600, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for teacher and instructor pay?
8 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $118,300 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.