The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH is $45,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,790.
Pay spans roughly $37,100 at the 10th percentile to $61,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.69 per hour. An estimated 11,900 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH.
| Median (annual) | $45,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.69 |
| 10th percentile | $37,100 |
| 90th percentile | $61,900 |
| Employment | 11,900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.