Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary
in Worcester, MA
- Middle 50%
- $71,500–$95,410
- vs U.S. median
- +8%
- Metro rank
- #31 of 164
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Worcester, MA metro earn a median of $80,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 760 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% above the U.S. median of $74,260 and 4% below the MA statewide median of $83,890. It ranks #31 of 164 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE760 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in other MA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $87,630 |
| Springfield, MA | $79,570 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
Your salary stays in your browser.
RELATED JOBS IN WORCESTER
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $82,810 · 3,850 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $87,050 · 3,640 jobs
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educationmedian $82,380 · 1,990 jobs
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $44,460 · 1,650 jobs
Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Worcester?
The BLS median is $80,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 760 jobs pay between $71,500 and $95,410. The 10th percentile is $60,390 and the 90th is $100,300.
Is Worcester a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
That is 8% above the U.S. median of $74,260 and 4% below the MA statewide median of $83,890. It ranks #31 of 164 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.