Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $82,640 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,420
90th percentile $103,930
Employed locally 340
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,420
    25th
    $63,420
    50th (median)
    $82,640
    75th
    $97,830
    90th
    $103,930

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    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
    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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Massachusetts is 31.2% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $57,420 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,420.