Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Worcester

In Worcester (MA), the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $21.38 an hour ($44,460 a year). About 1,650 people work in this job there.

$21.38Median hourly pay
$38,770–$47,950Middle half of workers, yearly
1,650People in this job in Worcester (MA)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($38,140). It is 3% lower than the Massachusetts median ($45,890).

Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Worcester (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.22$35,810
25% of workers$18.64$38,770
Half of workers (median)$21.38$44,460
75% of workers$23.05$47,950
90% of workers$29.21$60,760

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Barnstable Town$47,190270
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$46,03014,500
Amherst Town-Northampton$45,430340
Pittsfield$44,540320
Worcester (this page)$44,4601,650
Springfield$43,890740

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Worcester (MA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82,810
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,380
Childcare Workers$39,300
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,050

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.