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

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $87,630 a year. About 3,920 people work in this job there.

$87,630Median yearly pay
$76,080–$104,820Middle half of workers, yearly
3,920People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($74,260). It is 4% higher than the Massachusetts median ($83,890).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$60,790
25% of workers$76,080
Half of workers (median)$87,630
75% of workers$104,820
90% of workers$124,080

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$87,6303,920
Worcester$80,270760
Springfield$79,570320
Barnstable Town$79,140190
Amherst Town-Northampton$78,830120
Pittsfield$78,370100

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

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

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,850
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,060
Tutors$64,710
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$81,620
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$81,700
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,030
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$94,170
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$97,410

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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.