Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $97,410 a year. About 4,980 people work in this job there.

$97,410Median yearly pay

$77,420–$106,770Middle half of workers, yearly

4,980People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 50% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 7% higher than the Massachusetts median ($91,350).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$62,150
25% of workers	$77,420
Half of workers (median)	$97,410
75% of workers	$106,770
90% of workers	$127,210

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$97,410	4,980
Amherst Town-Northampton	$84,730	90
Worcester	$81,330	960
Barnstable Town	$81,250	160
Springfield	$79,970	600
Pittsfield	$64,460	140

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$98,850
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$98,060
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$46,030
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$94,170
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$87,630
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$81,620
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,250
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$81,700

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