Preschool Teacher Salary in Boston, MA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$45,427
Hourly Rate
$21.84
/hour
Jobs in Area
678
employed
Preschool Teacher Salary Range in Boston, MA
Annual Salary Range
$29k
10th percentile
$38k
25th
$53k
75th
$65k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $28,894 | $13.89 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,785 | $18.17 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $45,427 | $21.84 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,384 | $25.67 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $65,307 | $31.40 |
| Average (Mean) | $49,784 | $23.93 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Preschool Teacher salary in Boston, MA is $45,427 per year or $21.84 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How Boston, MA Compares
vs National Average
$38,000
vs Massachusetts Average
$38,947
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$30,611
Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.
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