How much does a special education teacher make in Massachusetts?
$84,550a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Massachusetts. That is $40.65 an hour or $7,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.65
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,080Median: $84,550Highest 10%: $108,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,080 | $28.88 | |
| 25th | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| Median | $84,550 | $40.65 | |
| 75th | $99,780 | $47.97 | |
| 90th | $108,400 | $52.13 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $92,130 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $91,630 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $88,190 |
| Worcester, MA | $83,810 |
| Boston, MA | $81,620 |
| Springfield, MA | $81,270 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $73,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 3. Rhode Island | $93,970 |
| 4. New York | $93,820 |
| 5. Connecticut | $92,900 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $84,550 |
| 7. Alaska | $81,000 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $79,170 |
| 9. New Jersey | $79,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $40.65 ($84,550 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $84,550 against $66,810 nationally, 27% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for special education teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays special education teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $92,130 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.