Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $78,100 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,740
90th percentile $114,990
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,740
    25th
    $70,980
    50th (median)
    $78,100
    75th
    $100,870
    90th
    $114,990

    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

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Massachusetts?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Massachusetts is 12.2% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,740 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,980.