Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in Barnstable
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,720 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, middle school in Barnstable earn between $78,100 and $103,580.
- $62K10th
- $78K25th
- $92KMedian
- $104K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,140 | $7,428 | — |
| Median | $91,630 | $7,636 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,100 | $6,508 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,580 | $8,632 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Barnstable vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Special education teachers, middle school in Barnstable earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($87,040) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($73,780). At the median the gap is +37% against the U.S. median of $66,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable | $89,140 | $91,630 | $61,810 | $105,720 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $87,040 | $84,550 | $60,080 | $108,440 | 3,110 |
| United States | $73,780 | $66,810 | $49,420 | $102,510 | 95,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in Barnstable
On the average salary of $89,140, a single filer in Barnstable takes home about $67,403 a year, or $5,617 a month and $2,592 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Barnstable a good place for special education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Barnstable area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.4), so the average $89,140 buys what about $90,635 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Barnstable ($56,360). A typical home costs $764,671, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in other Massachusetts cities
Barnstable ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Barnstable$89,140
- Worcester$86,370
- Boston$86,050
- Pittsfield$82,540
- Springfield$81,080
- Amherst$75,760
All Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, middle school
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($112,040).
- San Jose, CA$112,040
- Bremerton, WA$104,860
- San Francisco, CA$104,470
- Seattle, WA$103,370
- Sacramento, CA$102,930
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Barnstable: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, middle school salary in Barnstable?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, middle school take-home pay in Barnstable?
About $67,403 a year ($5,617 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,140. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do special education teachers, middle school earn more in Barnstable than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% more than the U.S. average for this job ($73,780).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2057; area Barnstable Town, MA (12700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.68, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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