Substitute Teachers Salary in Massachusetts
Substitute Teachers in Massachusetts earn a median of $41,350 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,410
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,590; the top 10% earn over $58,930. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$84,100 median in Massachusetts
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$94,000 median in Massachusetts
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$84,550 median in Massachusetts
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,260 median in Massachusetts
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$83,890 median in Massachusetts
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89,450 median in Massachusetts
Substitute Teachers pay in Massachusetts
How much do substitute teachers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $41,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,590 and the top 10% earn over $58,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (−1% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.