verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Elementary School Teacher Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$94,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▲ 47% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
29,930
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,883 #4 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Massachusetts, explained

Elementary school teachers in Massachusetts earn a median of $94,000 per year (— per hour), which is 47% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $60,620, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $118,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $94,000 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $94,000 is worth about $88,883 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #4 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,620
$29.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$94,000
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$118,190
$56.82/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $94,000 $88,883
Rhode Island $90,930 $88,903 +$3,070
New York $85,760 $79,466 +$8,240
Connecticut $80,600 $77,792 +$13,400
New Hampshire $72,410 $69,515 +$21,590
Vermont $63,070 $64,385 +$30,930

Elementary School Teacher in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Massachusetts?

Elementary school teachers in Massachusetts earn a median of $94,000 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay elementary school teachers well?

At $94,000, Massachusetts pays 47% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 29,930 work in the state.

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