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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$46,620
- Springfield$45,710
- Barnstable$43,400
- Pittsfield$43,240
- Amherst$41,880
- Worcester$40,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $46,620 | $42,080 | $37,080 | $37,628 | 108 |
| Springfield | $45,710 | $41,350 | $35,930 | $36,942 | 96 |
| Barnstable | $43,400 | $37,390 | $36,220 | $35,202 | 98 |
| Pittsfield | $43,240 | $43,900 | $38,490 | $35,081 | 95 |
| Amherst | $41,880 | $36,560 | $36,490 | $34,057 | 100 |
| Worcester | $40,650 | $38,460 | $35,490 | $33,130 | 103 |
*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.
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term salary in other states
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 25-3031.
- 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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