SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Massachusetts
Massachusetts · 6 metro areas compared
In Massachusetts the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School reaches $91,350 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Massachusetts the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School reaches $91,350 a year. That is 40.3% more than the national median of $65,120. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,370 and $101,240. The lowest tenth earn under $61,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $127,210.
Employment stands at 7,220, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Massachusetts ranks 4th by median wage. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 222nd of 717 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,200 | −6.0% |
| 25th | $76,370 | +17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $91,350 | +40.3% |
| 75th | $101,240 | +55.5% |
| 90th | $127,210 | +95.3% |
| Mean | $89,550 | +37.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $97,410 | 4,980 | |
| 2 | Amherst Town | $84,730 | 90 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $81,330 | 960 | |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $81,250 | 160 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $79,970 | 600 | |
| 6 | Pittsfield | $64,460 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $91,350 buys what $86,342 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,342US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,350 a year, 40.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,200 to $127,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $97,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Massachusetts?
The median annual wage is $91,350, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Massachusetts is 40.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Massachusetts earns more than $127,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $97,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,220 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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