MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $45,030 +21% above national average (national: $37,120)
$48,630Mean Annual
$22Median Hourly
15,380Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$45,030
$36,490
10th pct.
$72,920
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$36,490$17.54
25th percentile$38,540$18.53
50th percentile (median)$45,030$21.65
75th percentile$49,810$23.95
90th percentile (top earners)$72,920$35.06
Mean (average)$48,630$23.38

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $45,030
Nebraska $50,270 +12%
New Jersey $46,570 +3%
California $45,880 +2%
New York $45,580 +1%
District of Columbia $45,090 +0%
Hawaii $44,780 -1%
Vermont $44,760 -1%
North Dakota $43,990 -2%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,070 35,620
Tellers $45,100 6,880
Security Guards $44,950 24,100
Cooks, Short Order $44,770 4,100
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,740 1,580
Nursing Assistants $45,410 38,280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Massachusetts?

The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Massachusetts is $48,630 per year. The median (middle) salary is $45,030 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Massachusetts?

Entry-level preschool teachers, except special educations (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $36,490 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $38,540 per year.

What is the highest Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $72,920 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,810 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary compare to the national average?

The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Massachusetts is $45,030, which is +21% above national average of $37,120.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes