Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Massachusetts
$88,720avg. a year
Annual salary · 29,930 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Massachusetts earn an average of $88,720 a year. That is $16,070 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $91,590.
$94,000Median pay
$88,720Average yearly
+5%Avg. pay since 2020
#5Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
120,340 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$91,590
a year
2810 jobs
Barnstable Town, MA
$91,190
a year
33,850 jobs
Worcester, MA
$83,680
a year
46,280 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$80,350
a year
5640 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$77,170
a year
62,340 jobs
Springfield, MA
$76,670
a year
7530 jobs
Pittsfield, MA
$74,070
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts elementary school 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 | $72,650 | – |
| Massachusetts | $88,720 | – |
| New York | $93,400 | – |
| Connecticut | $83,380 | – |
| Rhode Island | $79,660 | – |
| New Hampshire | $69,930 | – |
| Vermont | $68,410 | – |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$90,270
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,300
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,460
- 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 elementary school teachers, except special education make in Massachusetts?
The average is $88,720 a year, and the median is $94,000. That is $16,070 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($91,590), followed by Barnstable Town, MA ($91,190). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Pittsfield, MA ($74,070).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #5 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 25-2021. 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 elementary school 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.