As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Preschool Director in Massachusetts is $163,399, equivalent to $79 per hour, $3,142 weekly, or $13,617 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 $126,482 to $228,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($144,075) and 75th percentile ($197,709), while top earners (90th percentile) make $228,946 per year. This $53,634 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 $126,482 MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $144,075 MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $163,399 MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $197,709 MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $228,946 MA July 01, 2026
25% $144,075 10% $126,482 90% $228,946 75% $197,709 $163,399 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Little Stars Learning Center, LLC - East Sandwich, MA

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Next Generation Children's Center - Beverly, MA

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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $183,715 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $187,169 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $185,723 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $187,579 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $185,764 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $194,803 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $185,614 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $194,780 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $194,796 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $191,321 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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