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

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

Median annual salary $80,670 +15.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,970
90th percentile $105,680
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,970
    25th
    $60,610
    50th (median)
    $80,670
    75th
    $89,920
    90th
    $105,680

    Amherst Town economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $98,890
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,720
    Worcester, MA $87,470
    Barnstable Town, MA $85,860
    Massachusetts $82,580
    Pittsfield, MA $82,170

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Amherst Town?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Amherst Town, MA is 15.9% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,970 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,610.