Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $81,620 a year. About 2,150 people work in this job there.

$81,620Median yearly pay

$69,880–$101,820Middle half of workers, yearly

2,150People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($66,810). It is 3% lower than the Massachusetts median ($84,550).

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

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$59,790
25% of workers	$69,880
Half of workers (median)	$81,620
75% of workers	$101,820
90% of workers	$108,930

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Barnstable Town	$91,630	100
Pittsfield	$88,190	50
Worcester	$83,810	420
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)	$81,620	2,150
Springfield	$81,270	250
Amherst Town-Northampton	$73,410	60

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,000 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
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$94,170
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$87,630
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$81,700
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$46,030
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$97,410
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$101,250

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.