SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Springfield, MA is $79,970 per year, 22.8% 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 Springfield, MA is $79,970 per year, 22.8% above the national median of $65,120. Pay ranges from under $60,330 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,120 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,190 to $85,710.
Employment stands at 600, or 3.0 jobs per thousand held locally. 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 125th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,330 | −7.4% |
| 25th | $63,190 | −3.0% |
| Median (50th) | $79,970 | +22.8% |
| 75th | $85,710 | +31.6% |
| 90th | $93,120 | +43.0% |
| Mean | $76,950 | +18.2% |
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 | Pittsfield | $64,460 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $79,970 buys what $75,586 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,586US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,970 a year, 22.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,330 to $93,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 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 Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $79,970, 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 Springfield, MA is 22.8% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $93,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,330 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 600 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, 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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