BPS -- Boston Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
BPS operates 120 schools with more than 4,000 teachers and support staff. The tables below profile administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data is obtained from multiple sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the table below details salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Massachusetts. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $85,240 | $49,250 - $126,170 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $82,690 | $48,710 - $117,860 |
| Middle School Teacher | $85,460 | $51,470 - $122,400 |
| High School Teacher | $82,960 | $49,820 - $111,040 |
| PE Teacher | $66,740 | $34,290 - $102,260 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays salary ranges for special education teachers in Massachusetts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $43,750 | $34,680-$59,090 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $82,230 | $51,640 - $112,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $67,980 | $45,980-$111,810 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $117,980 | $77,650 - $163,790 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $76,860 | $46,450 - $104,400 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by BPS is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $37,315 | $23,690 |
| Administrators | $15,998 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Boston Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by BPS. This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by BPS per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 4,261 | 4,592 | 4,001 |
| Preschool Teachers | - | - | 191 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 335 | 414 | 201 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 2,411 | 2,628 | 2,120 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 1,516 | 1,550 | 1,489 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 1,115 | 1,364 | 1,251 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for BPS are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,574 | 1,574 | 1,804 |
| District Administrators | 417 | 483 | 325 |
| District Support Staff | 14 | 154 | 132 |
| School Administrators | 419 | 399 | 380 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 109 | 154 | 177 |
| Student Support Staff | 505 | 308 | 740 |
| Other Support Staff | 108 | 76 | 51 |
| Guidance Counselors | 67 | 63 | 64 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 61 | 57 | 56 |
BPS Schools
We have listed the 120 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by BPS in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Cambridge Public Schools (17 Schools)
- Somerville School District (11 Schools)
- Chelsea High School (Massachusetts) (9 Schools)
- Everett Public Schools (9 Schools)
- The Public Schools of Brookline (12 Schools)
Boston Public Schools Map & Boundaries
Schools By City
Click on the city name to see the list of schools in that city.
- Allston (3)
- Boston (14)
- Brighton (7)
- Charlestown (4)
- Dorchester (25)
- East Boston (10)
- Hyde Park (7)
- Jamaica Plain (9)
- Mattapan (6)
- Roslindale (7)
- Roxbury (13)
- Roxbury Plain (1)
- South Boston (6)
- West Roxbury (6)
Teaching in Allston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann School for the Deaf 40 Armington St Allston MA 02134 (617) 635-8534 |
PK-12 | 49 | 111 |
| Jackson Mann School 40 Armington St Allston MA 02134 (617) 635-8532 |
PK-8 | 46 | 737 |
| Thomas Gardner School 30 Athol St Allston MA 02134 (617) 635-8365 |
PK-7 | 26 | 372 |
Teaching in Boston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone School 380 Shawmut Ave Boston MA 02118 (617) 635-8471 |
PK-5 | 48 | 630 |
| Boston Arts Academy 174 Ipswich St Boston MA 02215 (617) 635-6470 |
9-12 | 47 | 445 |
| Boston Latin School 78 Ave Louis Pasteur Boston MA 02115 (617) 635-8895 |
7-12 | 118 | 2,379 |
| Carter Development Day Care School 396 Northampton St Boston MA 02118 (617) 635-9832 |
7-12 | 5 | 24 |
| Eliot Elementary School 16 Charter St Boston MA 02113 (617) 635-8545 |
PK-8 | 27 | 388 |
| Fenway High School 174 Ipswich St Boston MA 02215 (617) 635-9911 |
9-12 | 26 | 327 |
| Harbor School 11 Charles St Boston MA 02122 (617) 635-6365 |
6-10 | 33 | 298 |
| Joseph J Hurley School 70 Worcester St Boston MA 02118 (617) 635-8489 |
PK-8 | 23 | 336 |
| Josiah Quincy School 885 Washington St Boston MA 02111 (617) 635-8497 |
PK-5 | 52 | 802 |
| Margarita Muniz Academy 20 Child St Boston MA 02130 (617) 470-6907 |
9-10 | 14 | 156 |
| Quincy Upper School 152 Arlington St Boston MA 02116 (617) 635-8940 |
6-12 | 39 | 487 |
| Snowden Int'l High School 150 Newbury St Boston MA 02116 (617) 635-9989 |
9-12 | 31 | 397 |
| The English High School 144 Mcbride St Boston MA 02130 (617) 635-8979 |
9-12 | 53 | 596 |
| William Mckinley School 90 Warren Ave Boston MA 02116 (617) 635-9976 |
KG-12 | 54 | 369 |
Teaching in Brighton
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Another Course to College School 20 Warren St Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-8865 |
9-12 | 16 | 231 |
| Baldwin Elc School 121 Corey Rd Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-8409 |
PK-1 | 12 | 160 |
| Brighton High School 25 Warren St Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-9873 |
9-12 | 78 | 989 |
| Edison K-8 School 60 Glenmont Rd Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-8436 |
PK-8 | 58 | 818 |
| Lyon Upper 9-12 School 95 Beechcroft St Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-8351 |
9-12 | 14 | 138 |
| Mary Lyon School 50 Beechcroft St Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-7945 |
KG-8 | 13 | 142 |
| Winship Elementary School 54 Dighton St Brighton MA 02135 (617) 635-8399 |
PK-5 | 24 | 302 |
Teaching in Charlestown
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown High School 240 Medford St Charlestown MA 02129 (617) 635-9914 |
9-12 | 76 | 935 |
| Clarence R Edwards Middle School 28 Walker St Charlestown MA 02129 (617) 635-8516 |
6-8 | 41 | 492 |
| Harvard-Kent School 50 Bunker Hill St Charlestown MA 02129 (617) 635-8358 |
PK-5 | 40 | 570 |
| Warren-Prescott School 50 School St Charlestown MA 02129 (617) 635-8346 |
PK-8 | 32 | 542 |
Teaching in Dorchester
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Adult Academy 429 Norfolk St Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-1542 |
11-12 | 15 | 212 |
| Boston International High School 100 Maxwell St Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-9373 |
9-12 | 36 | 345 |
| Boston Latin Academy 205 Townsend St Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-9957 |
7-12 | 96 | 1,689 |
| Community Academy of Science and Health 11 Charles St Dorchester MA 02122 (617) 635-8950 |
9-12 | 26 | 382 |
| Dorchester Academy 18 Croftland Ave Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-9730 |
9-12 | 29 | 398 |
| Edward Everett School 71 Pleasant St Dorchester MA 02125 (617) 635-8778 |
PK-5 | 16 | 280 |
| Jeremiah E Burke High School 60 Washington St Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-9837 |
9-12 | 40 | 536 |
| John P Holland School 85 Olney St Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-8832 |
PK-5 | 48 | 742 |
| John W Mccormack School 315 Mt Vernon St Dorchester MA 02125 (617) 635-8657 |
6-8 | 56 | 665 |
| John Winthregional Occupational Program School 35 Brookford St Dorchester MA 02125 (617) 635-8379 |
PK-5 | 23 | 366 |
| Joseph Lee School 155 Talbot Ave Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-8687 |
PK-8 | 42 | 592 |
| King K-8 School 77 Lawrence Ave Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-8212 |
PK-8 | 36 | 504 |
| Lee Academy 25 Dunbar Ave Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-8618 |
PK-1 | 18 | 164 |
| Mather School 24 Parish St Dorchester MA 02122 (617) 635-8757 |
PK-5 | 37 | 599 |
| New Boston Pilot Middle School 270 Columbia Rd Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-1650 |
6-8 | 53 | 570 |
| O W Holmes School 40 School St Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-8681 |
PK-5 | 23 | 331 |
| Patrick O'hearn School 1669 Dorchester Ave Dorchester MA 02122 (617) 635-8725 |
PK-5 | 19 | 243 |
| Paul a Dever School 325 Mt Vernon St Dorchester MA 02125 (617) 635-8694 |
PK-5 | 41 | 583 |
| Richard J Murphy School 1 Worrell St Dorchester MA 02122 (617) 635-8781 |
PK-8 | 57 | 899 |
| Roger Clap School 35 Harvest St Dorchester MA 02125 (617) 635-8672 |
PK-5 | 15 | 173 |
| Sarah Greenwood School 189 Glenway St Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-8710 |
PK-8 | 26 | 412 |
| Techboston Academy 9 Peacevale Rd Dorchester MA 02124 (617) 635-1615 |
6-12 | 88 | 1,015 |
| Thomas J Kenny School 19 Oakton Ave Dorchester MA 02122 (617) 635-8789 |
PK-5 | 20 | 301 |
| William E Russell School 750 Columbia Rd Dorchester MA 02125 (617) 635-8803 |
PK-5 | 25 | 370 |
| William Monroe Trotter School 135 Humboldt Ave Dorchester MA 02121 (617) 635-8225 |
PK-5 | 28 | 411 |
Teaching in East Boston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Guild School 195 Leyden St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8523 |
KG-5 | 18 | 318 |
| Donald Mckay School 122 Cottage St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8510 |
KG-8 | 38 | 681 |
| East Boston Ecc School 135 Grove St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-6456 |
PK-3 | 17 | 196 |
| East Boston High School 86 White St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-9896 |
9-12 | 100 | 1,373 |
| Hugh Roe O'donnell School 33 Trenton St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8454 |
PK-5 | 18 | 293 |
| James Otis School 218 Marion St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8372 |
PK-5 | 25 | 395 |
| Manassah E Bradley School 110 Beachview Rd East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8422 |
PK-5 | 20 | 298 |
| Mario Umana Academy 312 Border St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8481 |
KG-8 | 58 | 730 |
| Patrick J Kennedy School 343 Saratoga St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8466 |
PK-5 | 22 | 319 |
| Samuel Adams School 165 Webster St East Boston MA 02128 (617) 635-8383 |
PK-5 | 23 | 292 |
Teaching in Hyde Park
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Community Leadership Academy 655 Metropolitan Ave Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-8937 |
9-12 | 47 | 521 |
| Elihu Greenwood School 612 Metropolitan Ave Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-8665 |
KG-5 | 23 | 375 |
| Franklin D Roosevelt School 95 Needham Rd Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-8676 |
PK-8 | 34 | 472 |
| Henry Grew School 40 Gordon Ave Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-8715 |
KG-5 | 15 | 252 |
| New Mission High School 655 Metropolitan Ave Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-6425 |
9-12 | 22 | 294 |
| William Ellery Channing School 35 Sunnyside St Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-8722 |
PK-5 | 21 | 317 |
| Wm B Rogers Middle School 15 Everett St Hyde Park MA 02136 (617) 635-8700 |
6-8 | 47 | 484 |
Teaching in Jamaica Plain
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Teachers Union School 25 Walk Hill St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-7717 |
PK-8 | 22 | 330 |
| Community Academy 25 Glen Rd Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8950 |
9-12 | 6 | 67 |
| Curley K-8 School 493 Centre St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8176 |
PK-8 | 61 | 847 |
| Egleston Community High School 3134 Washington St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-6429 |
9-12 | 11 | 175 |
| Elc - West Zone School 200 Heath St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8275 |
PK-1 | 8 | 90 |
| James W Hennigan School 200 Heath St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8264 |
KG-5 | 43 | 585 |
| John F Kennedy School 7 Bolster St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8127 |
PK-5 | 21 | 400 |
| Joseph P Manning School 130 Louders Ln Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8102 |
PK-5 | 11 | 159 |
| Mission Hill School 20 Child St Jamaica Plain MA 02130 (617) 635-8189 |
PK-8 | 13 | 234 |
Teaching in Mattapan
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H Taylor School 1060 Morton St Mattapan MA 02126 (617) 635-8731 |
PK-5 | 35 | 524 |
| James J Chittick School 154 Ruskindale Rd Mattapan MA 02126 (617) 635-8652 |
PK-5 | 19 | 306 |
| Mattahunt School 100 Hebron St Mattapan MA 02126 (617) 635-8792 |
PK-5 | 50 | 633 |
| Mattapan Ecc School 108 Babson St Mattapan MA 02126 (617) 635-7680 |
PK-3 | 15 | 194 |
| Mildred Avenue K-8 School 5 Mildred Ave Mattapan MA 02126 (617) 635-1642 |
4-8 | 35 | 444 |
| Young Achievers School 20 Outlook Rd Mattapan MA 02126 (617) 635-8623 |
PK-8 | 51 | 518 |
Teaching in Roslindale
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sumner School 15 Basile St Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8131 |
PK-5 | 34 | 544 |
| Dennis C Haley School 570 American Legion Hwy Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8169 |
PK-6 | 31 | 325 |
| George H Conley School 450 Poplar St Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8099 |
PK-5 | 17 | 218 |
| John D Philbrick School 40 Philbrick St Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8069 |
PK-5 | 13 | 150 |
| Mozart School 236 Beech St Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8082 |
PK-5 | 11 | 173 |
| Phineas Bates School 426 Beech St Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8064 |
PK-5 | 21 | 293 |
| Washington Irving Middle School 105 Cummins Hwy Roslindale MA 02131 (617) 635-8072 |
6-8 | 35 | 443 |
Teaching in Roxbury
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| David a Ellis School 302 Walnut Ave Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8257 |
PK-5 | 28 | 396 |
| Dearborn School 35 Greenville St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8412 |
6-9 | 22 | 258 |
| Ellis Mendell School 164 School St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8234 |
PK-5 | 18 | 226 |
| Higginson 160 Harrishof St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8247 |
PK-2 | 13 | 157 |
| Higginson/Lewis K-8 School 131 Walnut Ave Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8137 |
PK-8 | 31 | 392 |
| James P Timilty Middle School 205 Roxbury St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8109 |
6-8 | 45 | 562 |
| Madison Park High School 75 Malcolm X Blvd Roxbury MA 02120 (617) 635-8970 |
9-12 | 111 | 1,146 |
| Maurice J Tobin School 40 Smith St Roxbury MA 02120 (617) 635-8393 |
PK-8 | 30 | 418 |
| Nathan Hale School 51 Cedar St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8205 |
PK-5 | 9 | 182 |
| O'bryant School Math / Science 55 Malcolm X Blvd Roxbury MA 02120 (617) 635-9932 |
7-12 | 78 | 1,353 |
| Orchard Gardens School 906 Albany St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-1660 |
PK-8 | 62 | 824 |
| Rafael Hernandez School 61 School St Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8187 |
PK-8 | 23 | 417 |
| Samuel W Mason School 150 Norfolk Ave Roxbury MA 02119 (617) 635-8405 |
PK-5 | 21 | 243 |
Teaching in Roxbury Plain
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hill Ave Ecc School 263 Blue Hill Ave Roxbury Plain MA 02119 (617) 635-6446 |
PK-1 | 13 | 176 |
Teaching in South Boston
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Middle School Academy 215 Dorchester St South Boston MA 02127 (617) 635-1534 |
7-8 | 4 | 10 |
| Excel High School 95 G. St South Boston MA 02127 (617) 635-9870 |
9-12 | 46 | 550 |
| James Condon Elementary School 200 D St South Boston MA 02127 (617) 635-8608 |
PK-5 | 56 | 811 |
| Joseph P Tynan School 650 East Fourth St South Boston MA 02127 (617) 635-8641 |
PK-5 | 29 | 394 |
| Michael J Perkins School 50 Burke St South Boston MA 02127 (617) 635-8601 |
KG-5 | 14 | 248 |
| Oliver Hazard Perry School 745 East 7th St South Boston MA 02127 (617) 635-8840 |
PK-8 | 18 | 251 |
Teaching in West Roxbury
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beethoven School 5125 Washington St West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 635-8149 |
PK-3 | 17 | 314 |
| Joyce Kilmer School 35 Baker St West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 635-8060 |
PK-8 | 32 | 470 |
| Lyndon School 20 Mt. Vernon St West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 635-6824 |
PK-8 | 36 | 561 |
| Urban Science Academy 1205 V.f.w. Parkway West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 635-8930 |
9-12 | 46 | 505 |
| West Roxbury Academy 1205 V.f.w. Parkway West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 635-6956 |
9-12 | 46 | 612 |
| William H Ohrenberger School 175 West Boundary Rd West Roxbury MA 02132 (617) 635-8157 |
3-8 | 39 | 607 |