How much does a special education teacher make in Massachusetts?
$83,890a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Massachusetts. That is $40.33 an hour or $6,991 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.33
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,390Median: $83,890Highest 10%: $124,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 25th | $72,670 | $34.94 | |
| Median | $83,890 | $40.33 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.81 | |
| 90th | $124,100 | $59.65 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $92,110 |
| Boston, MA | $87,630 |
| Worcester, MA | $80,270 |
| Springfield, MA | $79,570 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $79,140 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $78,830 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $78,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 4. Maryland | $93,530 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,990 |
| 6. New York | $89,310 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $83,890 |
| 8. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 9. Connecticut | $81,710 |
| 10. Alaska | $80,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $40.33 ($83,890 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $83,890 against $74,260 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for special education teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays special education teachers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $92,110 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.