Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $83,070 +28% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,590
90th percentile $114,390
Employed locally 210
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,590
    25th
    $75,170
    50th (median)
    $83,070
    75th
    $104,840
    90th
    $114,390

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 118% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 18% above 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 Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,200
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,730
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $79,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Springfield, MA is 28% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $58,590 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,170.