Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $80,970 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,440
90th percentile $93,740
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,440
    25th
    $62,640
    50th (median)
    $80,970
    75th
    $81,920
    90th
    $93,740

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 94% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,970
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,540
    Barnstable Town, MA $80,630
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $80,470

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Amherst Town, MA is 28.5% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $59,440 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,640.