Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,470 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,710
90th percentile $111,460
Employed locally 150
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,710
    25th
    $65,780
    50th (median)
    $80,470
    75th
    $101,010
    90th
    $111,460

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,550
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$82,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$62,360
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Massachusetts is 27.7% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $53,710 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,780.