MA Teacher Salaries: Highest and Lowest Paying Districts Ranked

As another school year winds down, teachers and students are chomping at the bit to celebrate summer vacation. Our teachers do so much for our children and as many feel, they aren't paid enough – but exactly how much do they make?

Whether you're an educator or not, you may be curious. We've done the research and found out the average salary for educators across the SouthCoast, according to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Breaking Down the Official DESE Educator Salary Formula

Per the DESE website, "total teaching salaries, divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, equals the average teacher salary."

From the Berkshires to the Cape: The Ultimate State Pay Disparity

The area with the lowest salary is Florida, MA. Yes, Florida. It's a tiny, remote town located in the northern Berkshires with an average salary of $44,429.

The district with the highest average in Mass. can be found a little closer to home in Provincetown, where the average salary is $164,619.

Rankings: Which SouthCoast School District Earns the Most?

So which SouthCoast community has teachers making the most? The least? Are your favorite teachers earning what you think they should?

The following salaries are from the most up-to-date research from the DESE team, which is from the 2022-2024 school year.

How Much Do Public School Teachers Make in Massachusetts?

See how public school teacher salaries compare across SouthCoast Massachusetts towns using official DESE profile data. Check average educator pay by district by clicking on the photo or the title.

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Top five states where teachers are the most overworked

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The Best & Worst States for Teachers

It's back to school time!

Teachers and administrators all over the country are welcoming students back either in person or virtually. This will definitely be a challenging year being in person due to COVID cases and protocols that need to be in place to keep everyone safe.

Being a teacher is a huge responsibility. It can be very stressful, and sometimes that depends on the district where the teacher is employed. There are actually some states that are not that great for teachers.

Wallethub put together a list of the best and worst states for teachers. They look at things like opportunities for employment, competition, academics and work environments.

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