How much does a special education teacher make in Massachusetts?
$78,440a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Massachusetts. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.71
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,800Median: $78,440Highest 10%: $108,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 25th | $65,610 | $31.54 | |
| Median | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| 75th | $96,370 | $46.33 | |
| 90th | $108,900 | $52.33 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Worcester, MA | $83,690 |
| Providence, RI | $80,080 |
| Boston, MA | $74,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 5. Rhode Island | $80,080 |
| 6. Colorado | $79,290 |
| 7. Michigan | $78,540 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $78,440 |
| 9. Virginia | $77,280 |
| 10. Washington | $76,790 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $76,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.71 ($78,440 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $78,440 against $76,580 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for special education teacher pay?
Massachusetts ranks 8 of 42 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays special education teachers the most?
Worcester, MA, with a median of $83,690 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.