How much does a teaching assistant make in Boston?
$49,760a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.92 an hour or $4,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.92
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 141
- Jobs in the area
- 2,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,840Median: $49,760Highest 10%: $77,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,840 | $15.79 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $49,760 | $23.92 | |
| 75th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 90th | $77,920 | $37.46 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants.
| Amherst Town, MA | $60,210 |
| Providence, RI | $49,420 |
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 teaching assistant make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.92 ($49,760 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $49,760 against $42,910 nationally, 16% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $56,370, so Boston pays 12% less.
Where does Boston rank for teaching assistant pay?
33 of 141 metro areas with data.
How much does a teaching assistant make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,920 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.