As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for First Grade Teacher in Worcester, MA is $51,052, equivalent to $25 per hour, $982 weekly, or $4,254 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for First Grade Teacher in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for First Grade Teacher in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $36,268 to $63,412. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,313) and 75th percentile ($57,522), while top earners (90th percentile) make $63,412 per year. This $14,209 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Special Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Worcester First Grade Teacher often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 statewide for First Grade Teacher job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
First Grade Teacher Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $36,268 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $43,313 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $51,052 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $57,522 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile First Grade Teacher Salary $63,412 Worcester, MA May 01, 2026
25% $43,313 10% $36,268 90% $63,412 75% $57,522 $51,052 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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