Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $78,510 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $101,470
Employed locally 990
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $60,980
    50th (median)
    $78,510
    75th
    $93,070
    90th
    $101,470

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 16% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $80,970
    Barnstable Town, MA $80,630

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $87,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Worcester, MA is 24.6% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,980.