How much does a teacher and instructor make in Massachusetts?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Massachusetts. That is $48.37 an hour or $8,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.37
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $114,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $71,780 | $34.51 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.66 | |
| 90th | $114,300 | $54.95 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $128,200 |
| Boston, MA | $100,600 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $65,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 1. Rhode Island | $130,500 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $100,600 |
| 3. Kansas | $94,520 |
| 4. Maryland | $94,070 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $93,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $48.37 ($100,600 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $66,140 nationally, 52% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Massachusetts ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays teacher and instructors the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $128,200 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.