Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,630 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,360
90th percentile $107,960
Employed locally 600
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,360
    25th
    $64,670
    50th (median)
    $82,630
    75th
    $101,280
    90th
    $107,960

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $62,360
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $80,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Massachusetts is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Massachusetts is 32.5% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,360 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,670.