Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,100 | $66,997 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.43 | $32.21 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $79,490.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Kindergarten Teacher in Massachusetts is $84,100, or about $40.43 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Kindergarten Teachers is $66,997. Massachusetts is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level kindergarten teachers in Massachusetts typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,980 kindergarten teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $84,100, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.