Teacher Jobs in Massachusetts
Newly hired teachers on a full-time contract in the state of Massachusetts can expect to earn $40,600 per year. However, the average state teacher's salary is much higher than that at $62,550 due to years' experience and additional certifications. Massachusetts has an active recruitment campaign; teachers certified to teach English and other languages, sciences, special education, and math may experience preferential hiring in order to fill current needs. For greatest opportunity, teachers are advised to apply to the states largest districts, like Boston, Springfield, Worcester, and Brockton first.
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Massachusetts Teacher Salary & Employment

Total Employed
31,430Salary Range
$62,340 - $122,660Elementary school teachers have a salary range between $62,340 to $122,660 a year in Massachusetts. There are around thirty one thousand employed elementary school teachers. Read about what it takes to become an elementary school teacher.
Elementary School Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Pittsfield | 560 | $79,490 |
Leominster, Gardner | 530 | $78,110 |
New Bedford | 520 | $81,500 |
Barnstable Town | 1,040 | $77,140 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Elementary School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2021)

Total Employed
2,580Salary Range
$59,560 - $135,720English teachers have a salary range between $59,560 to $135,720 a year in Massachusetts, with over 2,580 employed in the state. See details on how to become an english teacher.

Total Employed
27,120Salary Range
$63,060 - $116,770As a high school teacher in Massachusetts you can expect to make between $63,060 - $116,770. There are around twenty seven thousand employed high school teachers. Take the next step and learn to how to become a high school teacher.
High School Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Leominster, Gardner | 700 | - |
New Bedford | 700 | $81,850 |
Pittsfield | 340 | - |
Barnstable Town | 1,070 | $76,540 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for High School Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2031)

Total Employed
950Salary Range
$63,860 - $170,610In Massachusetts, a history teacher's salary may range from $63,860 to $170,610. There are around 950 employed history teachers. Get more information about becoming a history teacher.

Total Employed
2,960Salary Range
$59,530 - $112,110Kindergarten teachers in Massachusetts, can earn between $59,530 to $112,110 a year. There are around two thousand employed kindergarten teachers. Read about what it takes to become a kindergarten teacher.
Kindergarten Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
New Bedford | 70 | $75,930 |
Leominster, Gardner | 40 | $57,640 |
Barnstable Town | 110 | $78,240 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Kindergarten Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2012)

Total Employed
79,120Salary Range
$59,530 - $161,480As a math teacher in Massachusetts you can expect to make between $59,530 - $161,480. Massachusetts is home to about seventy thousand math teachers. See our guide on how to become a math teacher.

Total Employed
6,440Salary Range
$29,870 - $94,360P.e. teachers have a salary range between $29,870 to $94,360 a year in Massachusetts. Massachusetts is home to about six thousand p.e. teachers. See our guide on how to become a p.e. teacher.
Coaches and Scouts
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Barnstable Town | 140 | $44,880 |
New Bedford | 110 | $37,980 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Coaches and Scouts (SOC Code: 27-2022)

Total Employed
17,070Salary Range
$31,080 - $62,300In Massachusetts, a preschool teacher's salary may range from $31,080 to $62,300, with over 17,070 employed in the state. See details on how to become a preschool teacher.
Preschool Teachers
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Leominster, Gardner | 70 | $34,350 |
New Bedford | 330 | $34,810 |
Barnstable Town | 310 | $36,350 |
Pittsfield | 170 | $36,870 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Preschool Teachers (SOC Code: 25-2011)

Total Employed
10,410Salary Range
$41,090 - $148,630As a school administrator in Massachusetts you can expect to make between $41,090 - $148,630. Massachusetts is home to about ten thousand school administrators. Take the next step and learn to how to become a school administrator.
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Barnstable Town | 50 | $48,130 |
New Bedford | 30 | $43,360 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (SOC Code: 11-9031)
Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Pittsfield | 90 | $92,870 |
Barnstable Town | 290 | $98,100 |
Leominster, Gardner | 180 | $107,450 |
New Bedford | 140 | $108,690 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Education Administrators, Elementary, Middle, and High School (SOC Code: 11-9032)

Total Employed
8,030Salary Range
$49,350 - $103,020School counselors in Massachusetts, can earn between $49,350 to $103,020 a year, with over 8,030 employed in the state. See our guide on how to become a school counselor.
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Pittsfield | 80 | $59,900 |
Barnstable Town | 200 | $67,230 |
New Bedford | 150 | $68,910 |
Leominster, Gardner | 130 | $74,850 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (SOC Code: 21-1012)

Total Employed
7,040Salary Range
$42,090 - $110,890In Massachusetts, a special education teacher's salary may range from $42,090 to $110,890. Massachusetts is home to about seven thousand special education teachers. Interested in becoming a special education teacher?
Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School)
Area | Total Employment | Salary |
---|---|---|
Leominster, Gardner | 90 | - |
Pittsfield | 50 | $67,620 |
Barnstable Town | 240 | $78,790 |
Data taken from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/oes/) for Special Education Teachers (Kindergarten and Elementary School) (SOC Code: 25-2052)
Largest School Districts in Massachusetts
Data obtained from the Public Elementary/Secondary School Universe Survey 2014