How much does a special education teacher make in Springfield?
$81,270a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $39.07 an hour or $6,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.07
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,870Median: $81,270Highest 10%: $98,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| 25th | $61,900 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $81,270 | $39.07 | |
| 75th | $97,110 | $46.69 | |
| 90th | $98,790 | $47.50 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Providence, RI | $92,130 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $91,630 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $88,190 |
| Worcester, MA | $83,810 |
| Boston, MA | $81,620 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $73,410 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $106,200 |
| Business Teacher | $99,250 |
| Engineering Teacher | $95,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $87,080 |
| Communications Teacher | $86,730 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $86,410 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $86,210 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $84,740 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $82,470 |
| Psychology Teacher | $80,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $39.07 ($81,270 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $81,270 against $66,810 nationally, 22% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $84,550, so Springfield pays 4% less.
Where does Springfield rank for special education teacher pay?
36 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,790 or more.
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.