Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Worcester

In Worcester (MA), the median pay for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $87,050 a year. About 3,640 people work in this job there.

$87,050Median yearly pay
$74,880–$97,940Middle half of workers, yearly
3,640People in this job in Worcester (MA)

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($72,040). It is 9% lower than the Massachusetts median ($95,260).

Pay range for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Worcester (MA)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$59,900
25% of workers$74,880
Half of workers (median)$87,050
75% of workers$97,940
90% of workers$103,580

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Barnstable Town$101,120750
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$98,85020,600
Worcester (this page)$87,0503,640
Amherst Town-Northampton$81,660650
Springfield$79,7601,710
Pittsfield$78,980560

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

Education, experience and outlook for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 63,500 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
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,460

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