Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Massachusetts | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $89,450 | $71,125 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $43.00 | $34.19 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $84,546.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in Massachusetts is $89,450, or about $43.00 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. Massachusetts is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in Massachusetts typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 16,570 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $89,450, Massachusetts offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.