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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Barnstable$93,700
- Boston$92,430
- Worcester$85,250
- Springfield$79,100
- Pittsfield$78,340
- Amherst$76,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $93,700 | $101,120 | $80,130 | $70,383 | 98 |
| Boston | $92,430 | $98,850 | $78,620 | $69,553 | 108 |
| Worcester | $85,250 | $87,050 | $74,880 | $64,861 | 103 |
| Springfield | $79,100 | $79,760 | $62,590 | $60,842 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $78,340 | $78,980 | $61,720 | $60,345 | 95 |
| Amherst | $76,720 | $81,660 | $63,640 | $59,287 | 100 |
*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.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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