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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare, Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$72,560$81,700Higher
Hourly median$34.89/hrNot published
Middle half of workers earn$55,800 – $79,510$63,480 – $101,710
Jobs in Greater Boston1,770Higher1,500
Massachusetts change 2024–34−7.9%+1.9%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year120220Higher
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsNone
On-the-job trainingNoneNone
AI exposure74Higher56ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston2960More

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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