Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $37,680–$48,110
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #43 of 357
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $46,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 14,500 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $38,140 and in line with the MA statewide median of $45,890. It ranks #43 of 357 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE14,500 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Boston
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Su Escuela Language Academy | $46,000 | 16 |
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other MA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $47,190 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $45,430 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $44,540 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,460 |
| Springfield, MA | $43,890 |
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Questions
What is the average Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $46,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 14,500 jobs pay between $37,680 and $48,110. The 10th percentile is $36,360 and the 90th is $59,340.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $38,140 and in line with the MA statewide median of $45,890. It ranks #43 of 357 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make an hour in Boston?
About $22.13 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $46,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.12–$23.13 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Boston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Su Escuela Language Academy ($46,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.