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Teacher salary in Massachusetts

Teachers in Massachusetts earn a median $94,000 a year across all employers.

$94,000
median pay in MA, all employers
29,930
workers in MA (SOC 25-2021)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay in Massachusetts, all employers Sourced

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (SOC 25-2021) in Massachusetts, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.

MeasureMA
Workers29,930
10th percentile$60,620
Median$94,000
90th percentile$118,190
National median, government employers$65,310

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pension in Massachusetts

Local employees: Public school teachers

PlanAccrualNormal retirementEmployee paysSocial Security
Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System - Tier 2 with Retirement Plus
Tier 2 (members on or after April 2, 2012), Retirement Plus mandatory
2.5%age 60 with 10 years of creditable service11%Not covered

The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Massachusetts pension plans list.

Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.

Employers in Massachusetts

323 school districts in Massachusetts, largest Boston, Springfield, Worcester.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Free practice tests for Massachusetts

Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.

More about this job

Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Public School Teacher page.

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