Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $80,200 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,080
90th percentile $95,380
Employed locally 2,200
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,080
    25th
    $64,130
    50th (median)
    $80,200
    75th
    $85,370
    90th
    $95,380

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 114% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 14% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,970
    Barnstable Town, MA $98,110
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $97,160
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,600
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $84,530

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $79,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,160
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $42,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Springfield, MA is 28.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $54,080 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,130.