Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $80,780 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,320
90th percentile $112,160
Employed locally 50
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,320
    25th
    $64,480
    50th (median)
    $80,780
    75th
    $104,800
    90th
    $112,160

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,550
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $82,630
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Massachusetts is 31.5% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $57,320 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,480.