Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $47,470 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.82
10th percentile $37,250
90th percentile $89,840
Employed locally 100
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,250
    25th
    $38,890
    50th (median)
    $47,470
    75th
    $61,290
    90th
    $89,840

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    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 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Massachusetts is $22.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Massachusetts is 27.9% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $37,250 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,890.