How much does a special education teacher make in Boston?
$99,440a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $47.81 an hour or $8,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.81
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 97
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,940Median: $99,440Highest 10%: $126,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,940 | $30.26 | |
| 25th | $79,700 | $38.32 | |
| Median | $99,440 | $47.81 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.34 | |
| 90th | $126,300 | $60.74 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Worcester, MA | $84,040 |
| Providence, RI | $66,740 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $174,900 |
| Law Teacher | $170,300 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $135,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,700 |
| Physics Teacher | $128,600 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $128,100 |
| Atmospheric | $124,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $123,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $121,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $47.81 ($99,440 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $99,440 against $64,830 nationally, 53% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $99,070, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for special education teacher pay?
4 of 97 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,300 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.