Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $80,190 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,800
90th percentile $94,780
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,800
    25th
    $59,240
    50th (median)
    $80,190
    75th
    $85,420
    90th
    $94,780

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $98,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,900
    Barnstable Town, MA $96,170
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,510
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $86,020
    Worcester, MA $86,010

    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, Middle School make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Amherst Town, MA is 23.6% above the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $51,800 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,240.