salary$98,060 a yearmedian pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,880per year
Jobs in the area20,340people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Boston?
Expensive. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 38.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $98,060 a year. Most earn between $61,660 and $124,880.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 38.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.