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Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

The median pay for a self-enrichment teachers in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is $59,210/year ($28.47/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 108.27), so that salary is closer to $54,687 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,941/month — about 75.6% of take-home, which is tight.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$59K
Median annual
$28.47/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$109K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $59K get you in Boston-Cambridge-Newton?

Take-home$3,888/mo
2BR rent (FMR)-$2,941/mo
Rent burden75.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$54,687/yr
After rent$947/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Bar chart showing Self-Enrichment Teachers salary percentiles in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 10th percentile $36,330, 25th percentile $43,470, median $59,210, 75th percentile $80,950, 90th percentile $109,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$43KMedian$59K75th$81K90th$109K
Bar chart showing Self-Enrichment Teachers salary percentiles in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH: 10th percentile $36,330, 25th percentile $43,470, median $59,210, 75th percentile $80,950, 90th percentile $109,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level self-enrichment teachers (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K.Top earners bring in $109K or more - a $73K spread from bottom to top.

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Self-Enrichment Teachers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$61K+35%480
New York$60K+31%30,970
New Hampshire$59K+30%1,860
Hawaii$58K+28%1,920
South Dakota$58K+27%210
Connecticut$55K+21%4,520
Maryland$53K+17%6,700
Massachusetts$53K+17%9,590
Virginia$51K+12%7,740
Vermont$51K+12%930
Georgia$51K+12%8,790
Mississippi$50K+9%800
California$48K+5%54,780
New Jersey$47K+4%13,670
Oregon$47K+4%4,730

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Frequently asked questions

How much do self-enrichment teachers make in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH?

The median is $59,210 a year - that works out to about $28.47 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,330, and experienced self-enrichment teachers can clear $109,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $59K enough to live in Boston-Cambridge-Newton?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,888/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,941/month (HUD Fair Market Rent), which eats 75.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a self-enrichment teachers salary go in Boston-Cambridge-Newton?

Boston-Cambridge-Newton has a Regional Price Parity of 108.27 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median self-enrichment teachers salary is worth about $54,687 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do self-enrichment teachers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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