SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Massachusetts, MA is $92,470 per year, well above the national median of $65,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Massachusetts, MA is $92,470 per year, well above the national median of $65,120. The gap of 42.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $72,440 and $107,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,740 and the ninetieth at $122,080.
Employment stands at 110, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Boston records the highest median at $97,410. Of the 206 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,740 | −9.8% |
| 25th | $72,440 | +11.2% |
| Median (50th) | $92,470 | +42.0% |
| 75th | $107,160 | +64.6% |
| 90th | $122,080 | +87.5% |
| Mean | $89,740 | +37.8% |
Other 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 $92,470 buys what $87,401 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$92,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,401US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $92,470 a year, 42.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,740 to $122,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in 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, MA?
The median annual wage is $92,470, 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, MA is 42.0% 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, MA earns more than $122,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,740 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 110 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts, MA. 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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