Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $77,420–$106,770
- vs U.S. median
- +50%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 223
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $97,410 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,980 jobs (May 2025). That is 50% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 7% above the MA statewide median of $91,350. It ranks #9 of 223 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,980 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in other MA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $81,330 |
| Springfield, MA | $79,970 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $97,410 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,980 jobs pay between $77,420 and $106,770. The 10th percentile is $62,150 and the 90th is $127,210.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School?
That is 50% above the U.S. median of $65,120 and 7% above the MA statewide median of $91,350. It ranks #9 of 223 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.