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Special Education Teacher Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $68,527/year ($5,711/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Special Education Teachers (4th of 51), with a median about 28% above the national average. Of the 7,220 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $91,350 a year — though pay ranges from $61,200 for newcomers to $127,210 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $61,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,220 Special Education Teacher jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $91,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,527 — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
| Gross (median) | $91,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,267 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,988 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$4,568 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,527 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,711 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Massachusetts?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Massachusetts is $91,350 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,370 and $101,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $91,350, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $68,527 per year ($5,711 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.0%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 7,220 Special Education Teacher jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.