How much does a preschool teacher make in Boston?
$46,030a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,836 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.13
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 14,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,360Median: $46,030Highest 10%: $59,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 25th | $37,680 | $18.12 | |
| Median | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 75th | $48,110 | $23.13 | |
| 90th | $59,340 | $28.53 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $47,190 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $45,430 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $44,540 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,460 |
| Springfield, MA | $43,890 |
| Providence, RI | $37,900 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.13 ($46,030 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $46,030 against $38,140 nationally, 21% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $45,890, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for preschool teacher pay?
40 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,340 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.