How much does a teaching assistant make in Massachusetts?
$39,380a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Massachusetts. That is $18.93 an hour or $3,282 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.93
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $39,380Highest 10%: $59,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,870 | $15.80 | |
| Median | $39,380 | $18.93 | |
| 75th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $59,970 | $28.83 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $40,930 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $40,110 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $39,630 |
| Worcester, MA | $39,240 |
| Providence, RI | $38,060 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $36,710 |
| Springfield, MA | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 5. Vermont | $43,800 |
| 6. Minnesota | $40,100 |
| 7. Oregon | $39,850 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $39,380 |
| 9. Virginia | $38,520 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $38,440 |
| 11. New York | $38,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $18.93 ($39,380 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $39,380 against $36,780 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for teaching assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays teaching assistants the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $40,930 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.