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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$91,270
- Boston$88,780
- Worcester$83,820
- Springfield$79,490
- Amherst$76,710
- Pittsfield$74,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $91,270 | $99,600 | $77,470 | $68,795 | 98 |
| Boston | $88,780 | $94,170 | $76,580 | $67,168 | 108 |
| Worcester | $83,820 | $82,380 | $67,850 | $63,926 | 103 |
| Springfield | $79,490 | $79,920 | $72,390 | $61,097 | 96 |
| Amherst | $76,710 | $80,750 | $60,720 | $59,280 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $74,760 | $77,780 | $60,900 | $58,006 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
More about pay in Massachusetts
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2022.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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