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Substitute Teacher Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$19.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,337/year ($2,778/month) for a single filer
Substitute Teacher pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,600 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $41,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,410 Substitute Teacher jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 25-3031, “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Substitute Teacher salary of $41,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $33,337 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $41,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,782 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,163 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,068 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,337 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,778 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Substitute Teacher make in Massachusetts?
- The median Substitute Teacher salary in Massachusetts is $41,350 per year ($19.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,600 and $48,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Substitute Teacher in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $41,350, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $33,337 per year ($2,778 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Substitute Teacher jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 8,410 Substitute Teacher jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.