As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Preschool Director in Massachusetts is $163,488, equivalent to $79 per hour, $3,144 weekly, or $13,624 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Preschool Director in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Preschool Director in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $126,975 to $228,950. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($144,376) and 75th percentile ($197,754), while top earners (90th percentile) make $228,950 per year. This $53,378 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Quality Control, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Massachusetts Preschool Director often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 72 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Preschool Director job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $126,975 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $144,376 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $163,488 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $197,754 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $228,950 MA September 01, 2026
25% $144,376 10% $126,975 90% $228,950 75% $197,754 $163,488 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $184,411 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $187,878 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $186,427 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $188,289 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $186,467 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $195,541 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $186,318 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $195,518 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $195,534 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $192,046 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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