Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $82,110 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,830
90th percentile $105,550
Employed locally 1,970
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,830
    25th
    $64,060
    50th (median)
    $82,110
    75th
    $99,320
    90th
    $105,550

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 27% 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 Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $86,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $87,810
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Boston?

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

    Is Boston above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Boston, MA-NH is 26.6% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $57,830 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,060.