Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Pittsfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $82,170 +18.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,040
90th percentile $103,690
Employed locally 80
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,040
    25th
    $70,520
    50th (median)
    $82,170
    75th
    $93,760
    90th
    $103,690

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 113% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 13% above 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
    Yakima, WA $82,130

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $80,760
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,720
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $58,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Pittsfield?

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

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Pittsfield, MA is 18.1% 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 Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,040 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,520.