Lowell Public Schools
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Lowell Public Schools has an estimated 10,000 students and 1000 teachers. The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Massachusetts, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Massachusetts Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table lists salary ranges for teachers sourced 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 | $48,460 | $35,890-$60,440 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $84,950 | $58,900 - $106,600 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $88,720 | $60,620 - $118,190 |
| Middle School Teacher | $87,300 | $60,590 - $107,610 |
| High School Teacher | $90,270 | $61,500 - $122,660 |
| PE Teacher | $69,940 | $35,940 - $109,380 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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) | $48,460 | $35,890-$60,440 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $89,550 | $61,200 - $127,210 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Massachusetts, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Massachusetts below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $72,890 | $47,530-$102,570 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $126,350 | $81,640 - $166,240 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $85,660 | $59,460 - $117,630 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, 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 Lowell Public Schools is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $29,719 | $23,689 |
| Administrators | $18,416 | $10,934 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Lowell Public Schools Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Lowell Public Schools. 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 Lowell Public Schools per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 972 | 984 | 984 |
| Preschool Teachers | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 65 | 69 | 63 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 643 | 657 | 661 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 237 | 231 | 233 |
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 | 367 | 389 | 403 |
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 Lowell Public Schools are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 363 | 363 | 360 |
| District Administrators | 26 | 31 | 29 |
| District Support Staff | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| School Administrators | 77 | 62 | 61 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 79 | 91 | 86 |
| Student Support Staff | 99 | 111 | 110 |
| Other Support Staff | 13 | 32 | 38 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 9 | 10 |
| Guidance Counselors | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Middle & High School Guidance Counselors | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Lowell Public Schools Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Lowell Public Schools manages 24 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Chelmsford Public Schools (8 Schools)
- Dracut School District (8 Schools)
- Tewksbury School District (7 Schools)
- Billerica School District (9 Schools)
- Tyngsborough School District (3 Schools)
Lowell Public Schools Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln School 300 Chelmsford St Lowell MA 01851 (978) 937-2846 | PK-4 | 36 | 523 |
| B.f.butler Middle School 1140 Gorham St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-8973 | 5-8 | 38 | 559 |
| Bartlett Community Partnership School 79 Wannalancit St Lowell MA 01854 (978) 937-8968 | PK-8 | 34 | 542 |
| Charles W Morey School 130 Pine St Lowell MA 01851 (978) 937-7662 | PK-4 | 33 | 545 |
| Charlotte M Murkland Elementary School 350 Adams St Lowell MA 01854 (978) 937-2826 | PK-4 | 35 | 519 |
| Dr an Wang School 365 West Meadow Rd Lowell MA 01854 (978) 937-7683 | 5-8 | 46 | 684 |
| Dr Gertrude Bailey School 175 Campbell Dr Lowell MA 01851 (978) 937-7644 | PK-4 | 31 | 503 |
| Greenhalge School 149 Ennell St Lowell MA 01850 (978) 937-7670 | PK-4 | 36 | 519 |
| Henry J Robinson Middle School 110 June St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-8974 | 5-8 | 51 | 662 |
| James S Daley Middle School 150 Fleming St Lowell MA 01851 (978) 937-8981 | 5-8 | 47 | 683 |
| James Sullivan Middle School 150 Draper St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-8993 | 5-8 | 48 | 667 |
| John J Shaughnessy School 1158 Gorham St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-7657 | PK-4 | 33 | 507 |
| Joseph Mcavinnue School 131 Mammoth Rd Lowell MA 01854 (978) 937-2871 | PK-4 | 33 | 538 |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School 560 Broadway St Lowell MA 01854 (978) 275-6330 | 5-8 | 46 | 679 |
| Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School 235 Powell St Lowell MA 01851 (978) 937-7655 | 3-7 | 6 | 16 |
| Leblanc Therapeutic Day School 58 Sycamore St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 970-5467 | 8-12 | 6 | 40 |
| Lowell High School 50 Father Morrissette Boulevar Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-8900 | 9-12 | 215 | 3,054 |
| Moody Elementary School 158 Rogers St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-7673 | KG-4 | 16 | 270 |
| Pawtucketville Memorial School 425 West Meadow Rd Lowell MA 01854 (978) 937-7667 | PK-4 | 34 | 522 |
| Peter W Reilly School 115 Douglas Rd Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-7652 | KG-4 | 38 | 592 |
| Pyne Arts School 145 Boylston St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 937-7639 | PK-8 | 35 | 519 |
| Rogers Early Learning Center 43 Highland St Lowell MA 01852 (978) 674-2040 | 1-1 | 9 | 117 |
| S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School 570 Beacon St Lowell MA 01850 (978) 937-2838 | PK-4 | 33 | 506 |
| Washington School 795 Wilder St Lowell MA 01851 (978) 937-7635 | PK-4 | 19 | 265 |