Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $98,180 +51.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,040
90th percentile $121,850
Employed locally 60
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,040
    25th
    $80,170
    50th (median)
    $98,180
    75th
    $101,430
    90th
    $121,850

    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

    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
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$80,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Massachusetts is 51.3% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $61,040 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,170.