Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Massachusetts
$88,250avg. a year
Annual salary · 5,470 employed
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Massachusetts earn an average of $88,250 a year. That is $10,990 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $77,260. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $90,910.
$83,890Median pay
$88,250Average yearly
+11%Avg. pay since 2020
#7Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Massachusetts metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, secondary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
13,920 jobs
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
$90,910
a year
2760 jobs
Worcester, MA
$82,950
a year
31,140 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
$81,800
a year
4190 jobs
Barnstable Town, MA
$81,350
a year
5100 jobs
Pittsfield, MA
$79,420
a year
6320 jobs
Springfield, MA
$76,770
a year
7120 jobs
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$75,550
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Massachusetts, charted
Pay over time
Massachusetts, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Massachusetts special education teachers, secondary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $77,260 | – |
| Massachusetts | $88,250 | – |
| New York | $95,910 | – |
| Connecticut | $85,660 | – |
| Rhode Island | $83,100 | – |
| Vermont | $75,820 | – |
| New Hampshire | $74,140 | – |
Related jobs in Massachusetts
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$88,720
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$90,270
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,300
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,460
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$89,550
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$93,230
Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, secondary school make in Massachusetts?
The average is $88,250 a year, and the median is $83,890. That is $10,990 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $77,260.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($90,910), followed by Worcester, MA ($82,950). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($75,550).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2058. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, secondary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.