Preschool Teacher Salary in Boston, MA
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The median preschool teacher in the Boston area earns $46,030 a year, 21% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and about the same as the Massachusetts median ($45,890). Half of the 14,500 preschool teachers there earn between $37,680 and $48,110.
Median $46,030
10th: $36,36090th: $59,340
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,360 | $35,890 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $37,680 | $37,820 | $34,530 |
| Median | $46,030 | $45,890 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $48,110 | $48,580 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $59,340 | $60,440 | $61,390 |
| Average | $48,190 | $48,460 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 14,500 | 18,710 | 478,780 |
Boston, MA ranks 6th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
- Portland, OR: $45,310
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Similar jobs in Boston, MA
- Elementary School Teacher: $98,060
- High School Teacher: $98,850
- Middle School Teacher: $94,170
- 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.