Elementary School Teacher Salary in Boston, MA
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The median elementary school teacher in the Boston area earns $98,060 a year, 53% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 4% above the Massachusetts median ($94,000). Half of the 20,340 elementary school teachers there earn between $77,820 and $104,240.
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,660 | $60,620 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $77,820 | $76,990 | $57,710 |
| Median | $98,060 | $94,000 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $104,240 | $102,180 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $124,880 | $118,190 | $104,340 |
| Average | $91,590 | $88,720 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 20,340 | 29,930 | 1,388,390 |
Boston, MA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
- New York, NY: $96,900
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Similar jobs in Boston, MA
- Middle School Teacher: $94,170
- High School Teacher: $98,850
- Preschool Teacher: $46,030
- Teaching Assistant: $40,930
- Substitute Teacher: $42,080
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.