Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Massachusetts
$48,460avg. a year
$23.30 an hour · 18,710 employed
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Massachusetts earn an average of $48,460 a year. That is $5,430 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $43,030. The best-paying metro area is Barnstable Town, MA at $51,880.
$45,890Median pay
$23.30Average hourly
+12%Avg. pay since 2020
#12Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for preschool teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1270 jobs
Barnstable Town, MA
$51,880
$24.94 an hour
2340 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$51,050
$24.54 an hour
314,500 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$48,190
$23.17 an hour
4320 jobs
Pittsfield, MA
$47,770
$22.97 an hour
51,650 jobs
Worcester, MA
$47,690
$22.93 an hour
6740 jobs
Springfield, MA
$46,630
$22.42 an hour
73,410 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$43,620
$20.97 an hour
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts preschool teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,030 | $20.69 |
| Massachusetts | $48,460 | $23.30 |
| Vermont | $52,520 | $25.25 |
| New York | $51,930 | $24.97 |
| Connecticut | $50,830 | $24.44 |
| New Hampshire | $41,950 | $20.17 |
| Rhode Island | $39,850 | $19.16 |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$88,720
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$90,270
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,300
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$89,550
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$88,250
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$93,230
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Massachusetts?
The average is $48,460 a year, and the median is $45,890. That is $5,430 (13%) more than the U.S. average of $43,030.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$23.30 an hour on average; the median is $22.06.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Barnstable Town, MA ($51,880), followed by Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($51,050). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($43,620).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #12 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national preschool teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.