Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in Massachusetts

Other teachers and instructors in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $90,250 a year) and the least in Amherst ($72,510), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other teachers and instructors average at $89,220 and the median at $100,610 for 830 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $73,880.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$90,250
Amherst$72,510

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$90,250	$100,610	$77,750	$68,128	108
Amherst	$72,510	$65,870	$62,970	$56,535	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in other states

Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-3099.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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